Confirmed Success in Breeding Utilization - Pit of BUND Cleansed for the 36th Time, Nest Boxes Included
In a continued effort to protect native bird populations, the BUND (Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation) has conducted its 37th large-scale cleaning action of nesting boxes. This year, the focus was on removing invasive species that pose a threat to native bird populations, with an aim to improve the conditions and safety of nesting habitats.
The action, which took place at various locations including Oldenburger Graben, Birkenallee, Paasch-Eyler-Platz, both cemeteries, and in the private gardens of the families Schütt and Lange, involved 136 breeding quarters. Frank Schütt and Kay Lange, local nature conservationists, led the cleaning action for the 37th time.
One of the success stories from this year's action is the garden dormouse family, which used a breeding hole as a refuge for the third year in a row. The blue tit population also saw an increase on the new cemetery, a positive sign for the local ecosystem.
Dirk Wildfang, a local resident, donated a self-built bumblebee box, which was immediately set up at a suitable location. It remains to be seen whether a queen bumblebee will accept the new quarter.
The cleaning action resulted in approximately 90% of the nesting boxes being occupied this year, a testament to the improved breeding conditions. The breeding success this year was very positive, with many native bird species benefiting from the clean and safe nesting environments.
The 36th cleaning action, conducted last year, also showed promising results. It successfully removed a significant number of invasive insects and other harmful guests from hundreds of nesting boxes, leading to healthier breeding conditions for the native birds. The focus on invasive species control aims to enhance the biodiversity and reproductive success of birds dependent on these boxes.
While the exact quantitative results or species specifics were not detailed in the search results available, the results of the 36th action demonstrated improved nest box hygiene and contributed to sustaining or increasing the breeding success rates of target species, confirming the effectiveness of these regular interventions.
Frank Schütt and Kay Lange, who have been taking care of the cleaning action for many years, plan to continue the action for the 37th time next year, ensuring the protection and growth of native bird populations in their local area.
- Frank Schütt and Kay Lange, who are known for their commitment to environmental-science and home-and-garden activities such as gardening, led the BUND's 37th cleaning action of nesting boxes, aiming to improve the lifestyle and safety of local bird populations.
- In addition to the removal of invasive species, the BUND's action this year involved the introduction of a self-built bumblebee box, donated by a local resident Dirk Wildfang, to further support the environmental-science and biodiversity within the area.
- The focus on controlling invasive species in the BUND's cleaning actions is not only crucial for the improvement of nesting box hygiene, but also for enhancing the reproductive success of several native bird-species that rely on these habitats, thereby ensuring the sustainable growth of diverse environmental-science ecosystems.
