With IA4Birds, information flies! Discover our project with a simple glance at our infographic

In today's complex world, where the objectives of promoting renewable energy and protecting wildlife are intertwined, birds emerge as one of the most vulnerable groups. The installation of wind farms is crucial to reducing our carbon emissions, but their effect on bird populations has given rise to concerns, as the consequences could lead to the extinction of certain species. In the infographic, you will be immersed in a world where renewable energy and wildlife thrive together.

In this context, IA4Birds, a project coordinated by AIR Institute and funded by Fundación Biodiversidad, aims to perform an in-depth study to mitigate this conflict. The project is still in the early stages of its development - we already have the equipment needed to collect and analyse the data and we will soon start the training for its correct use - and to help the general public understand the importance of this proposal we have produced an infographic with information on how we are tackling this complex challenge, balancing the need to reduce carbon emissions with that of protecting vulnerable species.

A simple glance at the infographic will provide you with insight on:

• Our innovative approach, in which we combine computer vision, signal analysis and bird tracking together with a monitoring and detection system consisting of high-resolution cameras and wide-spectrum microphones. This system allows us to collect accurate and detailed data on the presence and behaviour of birds in specific areas.
• Our development plan is based on excellence and constant progression. From the initial pilot test with a camera and microphone, to the design and data analysis of the platform and the continuous improvement of our devices to capture a full 360° spectrum. The end point is the construction of a comprehensive network of detection devices that will allow us to comprehensively and accurately assess each potential site for wind energy, always with the welfare of the birds in mind.
• From the meticulous identification of wind farm locations to the analysis of bird migration routes, every detail is covered in the project which will soon start delivering initial data from the training of the state-of-the-art camera installed in the AIR building.

With each step we take we strive to ensure that renewable energy and wildlife conservation not only coexist, but are mutually reinforcing.

In the IA4Birds project, the AIR Institute is supported by the Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), in the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan (PRTR) funded by the European Union - NextGeneration EU.