Overview

• The Generalitat de Catalunya aims to establish a self-sustaining northern bald ibis population in Aiguamolls de l'Empordà, with the first releases planned for 2026.
• Endesa has finalized the adaptation of 40 medium-voltage towers in Alt Empordà, investing €100,000 to reduce bird electrocution risks with protective and anti-collision measures.
• Fundación Alive is building an acclimatization aviary in the natural park to facilitate the gradual release of captive-bred ibis from the Zoobotánico de Jerez.
• The northern bald ibis, once extinct in the Mediterranean for over 300 years, has seen a recovery to 2,000 birds in Europe through captive breeding and reintroduction efforts.
• Improvements to electrical infrastructure will also benefit other large bird species in the region, such as storks, herons, and raptors, enhancing overall avian biodiversity.