Golden Eagle in Sweden
The Swedish Golden Eagle project (Kungsörnsprojektet) at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is aimed at improving the ecological knowledge on Golden eagles for their effective conservation. The project was initiated in 2010. Since then a number of studies aimed at Habitat selection, Population Ecology, Genetics, Movement, Ecotoxicology of Golden eagles are being carried out which continue to generate valuable information that serve as baseline for their conservation in Sweden.
The project is supported by:
Vindval programme of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency: Naturvårdsverket
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences: SLU.
Country Boards of Västerbotten, Norrbotten, Jamtland.
Statkraft and Vattenfall AB.
The project is supported by:
Vindval programme of the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency: Naturvårdsverket
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences: SLU.
Country Boards of Västerbotten, Norrbotten, Jamtland.
Statkraft and Vattenfall AB.
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Areas of focus
Movement ecology with GPS Transmitters
The project has till date employed three different kinds of transmitters and the aim to is continue to reduce the transmitter weights and develop less stressful methods for studying eagle ecology and behaviour. The latest captures have been conducted by a highly experienced team of Mike Lanzone and Dr. Tricia Miller (also see her research page) of the Cellular Tracking Technologies Inc. who have successfully marked > 1000 golden eagles across the globe. The latest transmitters are half the size of the older transmitters, antenna has been removed and the harness material is also improved.. SLU continues to invest in training personnel in the best method of handling and capture of birds as well as ensuring a work ethic of highest quality.
1. Vectronic Aerospace GmbH. (Germany). 2010 onwards - 135gm - (Discontinued).
2. Microwave Telemetry Inc. (USA). 2011 onwards- 70gm - (Discontinued).
3. Cellular Tracking Technologies LLC. (USA). 2014 onwards - 65gm
1. Vectronic Aerospace GmbH. (Germany). 2010 onwards - 135gm - (Discontinued).
2. Microwave Telemetry Inc. (USA). 2011 onwards- 70gm - (Discontinued).
3. Cellular Tracking Technologies LLC. (USA). 2014 onwards - 65gm
The Latest Cellular Tracking Tech. GPS solar transmitter equipped in 2014.
Monitoring - Annual golden eagle Census
We also participate in the annual golden eagle census programme conducted by the Golden Eagle Society of Västerbotten county. The project also collaborates with the group to work on the population ecology studies.
Genetic Monitoring
Coming soon....
