Lesser Spotted Eagles with Satellite transmitters

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[singlepic id=299 w=250 h=200 float=left]The Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina) is one of the raptor species with an unfavorable conservation status. Its Romanian population is particularly significant from a conservational viewpoint, as almost a quarter of the European breeding population lives in Romania. Within the frame of the project that views the conservation of the species, entitled “Conservation of Aquila pomarina in Romania” (LIFE08 NAT/RO/000501), members of “Milvus Group” Bird and Nature Protection Association managed to capture two adults Lesser Spotted Eagles on May 10, in one of the project’s target areas. The birds were equipped with satellite transmitters which will help track their movement for minimum one year, so we will receive important information about their home range, habitat use, and beginning with autumn also about their migration routes and wintering sites. The two birds received other markings as well, such as aluminum and color rings (with code numbers) and wing feather paintings. After the migration period that begins in September, it will be possible to track the movement of birds on the www.pomarina.ro website, currently under development.

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