Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) protection in the Middle Wielkopolska
Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) protection in the Middle Wielkopolska
Common kestrel is one of smallest raptors in Poland. From 1980s, the common kestrel population has been constantly decreasing. The main goal of the project is to increase common kestrel population thanks to creation of safe breeding places for this birds. To achieve this goals ? wooden nesting boxes on high buildings must be installed (Poznan city and within 50 km from the city), as well as purple willow baskets in suburbs of Poznan.
Project aims also on increase public awareness about protection of common kestrel (publication of brochure about protection of common kestrel and other raptors, creation of website about project, publication of book about birds living in Poznan area, meetings in schools about protection of common kestrel and other raptors in Poland).
 
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Project Snapshot

Grantee:
PTOP Salamandra
Country:
Poland
Area Of Work:
Biodiversity
Grant Amount:
US$ 8,288.00
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 12,918.00
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 1,268.00
Project Number:
POL/01/03
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
Project Characteristics and Results
Notable Community Participation
Local community members agreed on installation of nesting boxes on their buildings. Volunteers helped in some of project activities (seeking breeding places of common kestrel).
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Partnership

Voivodship and Gmina Fund for Environmental Protection, Poznan