Joint Actions Involving Volunteers and Raising Public Awareness for the Protection of the Birds of Pannonian Grasslands

The aim of the project is to help to stop the loss of biodiversity in the border region, focusing on the 1530* Pannonian salt marshes and grasslands, habitat type of European Community importance and the bird species that live there. The involvement of the volunteers in various nature conservation problems is important, since human activity causes most of the problems. The priority task of the project is therefore communication and dissemination of knowledge. The project supplements existing knowledge by involving volunteers, which involves three different field surveys: 1) white stork nest survey; 2) survey of electrical poles dangerous for birds; 3) survey of wetlands and their birds. Joint field actions will be organized for the professional members of the partners for the purpose of knowledge exchange, on various topics. A summary professional document is going to be prepared on the situation of birds in the border region.

• Public Outreach and Education

- Bi-monthly website news and social media updates
- Two media field events to educate journalists on conservation issues

• Field Surveys and Volunteer Involvement

- Three field surveys on stork nests, hazardous electrical lines, and wetlands with over 170 volunteers
- Public events: two stork chick ringing sessions and two guided tours for 400+ visitors

• Conservation Tools and Knowledge Exchange

- Development and testing of a nest-guarding tool for ground-nesting birds
- Six joint field actions for professional knowledge exchange among partners

• Documentation and Dissemination

- A comprehensive report on bird populations, threats, and conservation opportunities in the cross-border area, distributed to relevant conservation organizations
- Closing conference to present project outcomes