Kingdom of Navarre. Land of diversity

2010/04/15

Drop in the winter population of Red Kites

The Gorosti Society of Natural Sciences has released information from its census of winter visiting Red Kites in Navarre, which it has carried out since the 1990s. The data produced in this most recent census, corresponding to the winter of 2009/10, show a considerable drop of 18% in relation to the previous year, and almost 40% in relation to the best winter of the campaign in 2005/06. This means that 1,613 birds were recorded in comparison with the average number of 2,263 (33% less).

This species is suffering a general decline and although the situation seems to be stable in Navarre, we are beginning to notice the effects that have already been recorded in other regions. The European Union is developing an International Action Plan to guarantee their conservation. More information on the Red Kite blog.

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