New protective bird abodes constructed for 600 bird species preservation
In a remarkable display of community involvement and commitment to wildlife conservation, the Haus des Meeres, a well-known public aquarium and nature conservation institution in Vienna, has launched a new bird conservation project. The initiative aims to address a significant bird decline in the city and contribute to the preservation of local biodiversity.
The project, which received support from the nature conservation association and the Mariahilf district, has seen the distribution of 600 birdhouses throughout Vienna, including in Eszterházy Park. The first decorated nesting boxes were hung in Eszterházy Park, near the Haus des Meeres, marking the beginning of this ambitious endeavour.
Zoo Director Jeff Schreiner expressed pride in the implementation of this tangible project, stating that species conservation starts "right on our doorstep." Schreiner's goal for the project is to make Vienna's skies come alive with birds again.
The distribution of these birdhouses sends a strong signal for the preservation of local biodiversity, and this project is an example of collaboration between a zoo, a nature conservation association, a district, and city gardens in wildlife conservation efforts. District manager Markus Rumelhart and Sebastian Gstettner (Vienna City Gardens, MA42) supported the project and helped install the first birdhouses.
The birdhouses, built as part of a large-scale participatory action involving zoo visitors, are intended for various bird species and are a part of an ongoing effort to address the significant bird decline in Vienna. The Haus des Meeres continues to take its responsibility for species conservation seriously, as demonstrated by this project.
While detailed, current status and impact details about this specific bird conservation initiative are not widely available, the Haus des Meeres' commitment to environmental and species protection efforts is well-documented. The zoo, a modern, scientifically managed institution, is known for its dedication to conservation and its efforts to promote awareness and action towards preserving local wildlife.
As the birdhouses continue to be distributed throughout Vienna, we look forward to seeing the positive impact this project will have on the city's bird population and local biodiversity.
The birdhouses, a fusion of science and lifestyle, are being distributed across Vienna, including in Eszterházy Park, as part of an ongoing effort by the Haus des Meeres to combat the significant bird decline in the city and contribute to the preservation of local biodiversity. This home-and-garden project, a testament to environmental-science, has garnered support from various organizations and Individuals, including district managers and the Vienna City Gardens.