Building-nesting bird species such as swifts and house martins are increasingly losing their nesting sites. A systematic survey is being carried out in the park area in collaboration with the Swiss Ornithological Institute.

Initial situation

Many birds use roofs, cracks in walls and facades as nesting sites. However, the breeding sites of birds that nest in buildings are under threat. To counteract this, the Binntal Nature Park is conducting a systematic survey of public buildings in collaboration with the Swiss Ornithological Institute. The aim is to assess the current situation in each municipality and propose targeted protective measures.

Goal

The aim of the project is to record the populations of bird species that breed in buildings in the park area, document their nesting sites and develop specific measures for their protection. These include, for example, installing nesting boxes, specifically preserving breeding sites during renovations and using technical aids such as lifting platforms. The proposed measures are formulated individually for each municipality and discussed in close cooperation with the municipalities.

Further information

The mapping was carried out by the Swiss Ornithological Institute in early summer (June–July). The project promotes biodiversity in urban areas and reinforces the ecological role model function of public buildings.

Partner

Swiss Ornithological Institute, Valais branch, municipalities in the Binntal Nature Park