Breeding season is in full swing for the #EuropeanRoller !
27 nest boxes have been occupied, the first fledglings are out, and the heat is rising: 44ºC expected next week!

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Spring has arrived, and so have the first rollers!

Our team is working hard to provide them with the best nesting sites. Follow our journey!

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Yes! From what we know, they winter mainly in Angola and Namibia. Last year, we managed to obtain data from an individual that crossed 19 countries over a period of almost 5 months, ending up in Namibia for the winter!

Published article: doi.org/10.1007/s103...

European rollers in Portugal face habitat loss, specially concerning nesting resources, most likely due to changing agricultural practices. The Castro Verde SPA remains a key breeding ground for them due to its relatively stable habitat!

The European Roller (Coracias garrulus) keeps declining in Portugal. Our 2024 census shows over 95% of the population constricted to the Castro Verde SPA.

We must roll up our sleeves and help them thrive!

Find out more about this census and the project: sites.google.com/view/roller-...

We are working to revert the decline of the European Roller (Coracias garrulus) in Portugal, with 156 nest-boxes ready for the upcoming breeding season!

How many will be occupied this year? Stay tuned!

Find out more about the project: sites.google.com/view/roller-...