NID4BirdLIFE
In progress
01.07.24 → 31.12.30
NID4BirdLIFE - Nature-Inclusive Design for nesting kittiwakes
The NID4BirdLIFE project aims to address the critical decline of the black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) population, currently listed as endangered in the North Sea on the European Red List of Birds, by creating a durable breeding stronghold on the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island. This will be achieved through the integration of Nature-Inclusive Design (NID) elements (breeding ledges) to the island’s outer wave walls.
Nesting behaviour and breeding success will be closely monitored using cameras installed on the breeding ledges. Additionally, the possible effects of the surrounding wind farms on kittiwakes will be studied with a bird radar system.
Funding
EU LIFE Programme
Partners
Elia, INBO, Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI)
External members
- Elia
- Nicolas Beck
- Riet Durinck
- Pierre-Yves Guillermin
- Julien Madani
- Jeroen Mentens
- Charlotte Mueller
- Tim Schyvens
- Sarah Vandewiele
- Lotte Vander Stockt
- INBO
- Veronique Adriaenssens
- Robin Daelemans
- Peter Desmet
- Eric Stienen
- Nicolas Vanermen
- Petra Vijncke
- Renewables Grid Initiative
- Deni Aguillar Bellamy
- Manon Quetstroey
- Cristina Simioli
