First two satellite transmitters ‘on air’

The second adult male Saker has been fitted with satellite transmitter in Western Hungary. With the help of the transmitters the LIFE programme seeks the answer for the following question: how wind farms affecting the movements and habitat use of the falcons? The ultramodern devices help to learn the relationships between the falcons and the wind farms. Based on the information gathered that way aspects of Saker conservation can be considered more effectively in the future, when designing wind farms.

Gergely with satellite tags (Hungary, Hegyeshalom)

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