Reintroducing the Great Bustards in the Zerbster area for wildlife restoration - Sizable Pitfalls are being laid in the realm of Desolation and Sorrow
In the picturesque Zerbst region, a significant conservation effort is underway to increase the population of the endangered Great Bustard. The Great Bustard rewilding project, the fourth of its kind, is being overseen by the Great Bustard Protection Association.
During a recent visit, Sven Schulze, Minister of Agriculture, donned special green attire and met with the 16 young birds being prepared for release. One of the birds, a female named "gelbCN," has already found a new home, having been adopted by the NABU district association of Anhalt-Bitterfeld.
The Great Bustards, which can grow up to 17 kilograms, have successfully settled in the Zerbst region. Twelve of these majestic birds have been confirmed by data from transmitters attached to the birds. The chicks, hatched in human care, are moved to rewilding areas at eight weeks old. During their time in the rewilding areas, they embark on daily rewilding walks within a protective fence, accompanied by human companions who wear particularly noticeable green clothing to prevent the birds from associating with people in everyday clothing.
Local farmers play a crucial role in supporting the rewilding project by creating suitable habitats for the Great Bustards. Today, these birds only live in the wild in Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt, with a total population of around 300 birds.
The Great Bustards, once widespread in Germany, were on the brink of extinction due to intensive agriculture and habitat fragmentation. However, with projects like the one in Zerbst, there is hope for the recovery of this species. The Great Bustards are expected to be fully released into the wild by late October.
As the Minister of Agriculture, Sven Schulze adopted a female Great Bustard during his visit, demonstrating his commitment to the conservation of this remarkable species. The Great Bustard rewilding project in the Zerbst region continues to be a beacon of hope for the future of the Great Bustard in Germany.
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