{"id":37594,"date":"2024-06-24T12:13:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T09:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/?p=37594"},"modified":"2025-05-05T15:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T12:46:44","slug":"bearded-vulture-killed-by-wind-turbine-collision-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/blog\/bearded-vulture-killed-by-wind-turbine-collision-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Reintroduced Bearded Vulture killed by wind turbine collision in Spain\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The recent death of a Bearded Vulture in Maestrazgo, Spain, due to a collision with a wind turbine, demonstrates the increasing threat wind farms pose to vulnerable bird species, especially in regions where significant conservation efforts are ongoing. This incident marks the first recorded case in Spain, following two similar cases in Europe.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-nature-protection-officer-collects-the-carcass-of-the-bearded-vulture-that-died-1024x766.png\" alt=\"A nature protection officer collects the carcass of the bearded vulture that died\" class=\"wp-image-37595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-nature-protection-officer-collects-the-carcass-of-the-bearded-vulture-that-died-1024x766.png 1024w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-nature-protection-officer-collects-the-carcass-of-the-bearded-vulture-that-died-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-nature-protection-officer-collects-the-carcass-of-the-bearded-vulture-that-died-768x574.png 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-nature-protection-officer-collects-the-carcass-of-the-bearded-vulture-that-died-1536x1149.png 1536w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-nature-protection-officer-collects-the-carcass-of-the-bearded-vulture-that-died-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/A-nature-protection-officer-collects-the-carcass-of-the-bearded-vulture-that-died.png 1722w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A nature protection officer collects the carcass of the Bearded Vulture  \u00a9 Foundation for the Conservation of the Bearded Vulture (FCQ)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uncovering the wind turbine collision incident\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Mas\u00eda&#8217;s release at Masetrazgo in July 2022, the <a href=\"https:\/\/quebrantahuesos.org\/structure\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foundation for the Conservation of the Bearded Vulture (FCQ)<\/a>&nbsp; has been monitoring her movements daily via her GPS transmitter. That&#8217;s what alerted them that something was wrong. Anomaly from GPS data mobilized technicians from FCQ and nature protection agents from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aragon.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Government of Arag\u00f3n<\/a> to search for Mas\u00eda in the field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, upon searching the grounds, the field team discovered the mutilated carcass of Mas\u00eda beneath a wind turbine at the Refollas wind farm in Castell\u00f3n. A forensic team from the Wildlife Recovery Center of the Government of Arag\u00f3n proceeded to examine the carcass and confirmed severe polytrauma as the cause of death. In an effort to bring those responsible for this loss to justice, the FCQ plans to report the incident to the Environmental Prosecutor&#8217;s Office of Teruel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing threat of wind farms to bird species\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tragic loss of Mas\u00eda, a female Bearded Vulture, has brought to light the severe impact of poorly planned wind farm developments on wildlife in Spain, especially in areas of high ecological value. There are a lot of programmes working to restore wild populations of threatened bird species in Europe, including several for the Bearded Vulture, and such tragic losses jeopardize the efforts invested by European and national institutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wind farms, while contributing to renewable energy production, have become a significant threat to bird populations. The uncontrolled spread of wind farms in Spain, especially in areas with high densities of large soaring birds, such as Griffon Vultures, Golden eagles, and Bonelli&#8217;s eagles, transforms high-quality habitats into areas incompatible with their survival.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023 alone, 2,254 birds and bats were found dead under wind turbines in Spain, including numerous endangered species. Let&#8217;s not forget that these numbers represent a fraction of the reality since most bird mortality cases usually go undetected. The need for stricter regulations and more effective mitigation measures is urgent.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Masia-and-wind-turbine-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bearded Vulture Masia carcass and wind turbine in the back\" class=\"wp-image-37596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Masia-and-wind-turbine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Masia-and-wind-turbine-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Masia-and-wind-turbine-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Masia-and-wind-turbine-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Masia-and-wind-turbine.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bearded Vulture Masia under the wind turbine \u00a9 Foundation for the Conservation of the Bearded Vulture (FCQ)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It&#8217;s not the first time wind turbines kill Bearded Vultures<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mas\u00eda&#8217;s death reflects a broader issue seen across Europe that has become increasingly evident in recent years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 26, 2021, a reintroduced Bearded Vulture named Ang\u00e8le was found dead under a wind turbine in Wieringerwerf, the Netherlands. Released in the Baronnies as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/projects\/life-gypconnect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LIFE GypConnect project<\/a>, Ang\u00e8le had wandered to northern Europe, a common behavior for young Bearded Vultures. This marked the first recorded case of a Bearded Vulture killed by a wind turbine in Europe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two years later, on June 12, 2023, another young Bearded Vulture named Roc was found dead after colliding with a wind turbine in Zeewolde, the Netherlands. Roc, released in the Grands Causses (Southern France) also through the LIFE GypConnect reintroduction project, had also wandered to northern Europe. This tragic incident marked the second recorded case of a Bearded Vulture fatality due to a wind turbine in the Netherlands and Europe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the death of Mas\u00eda in Spain, it is becoming increasingly clear that wind turbines pose a significant threat not only in areas frequented by Bearded Vultures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"972\" height=\"729\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/VCFs-Hans-Pohlman-retrieving-the-carcass-of-Angele-the-first-Bearded-Vulture-killed-by-wind-turbine-collision-in-Europe-\u00a9-Vulture-Conservation-Foundation.jpeg\" alt=\"\u2022 VCF\u2019s Hans Pohlman retrieving the carcass of Ange\u0300le (the first Bearded Vulture killed by wind turbine collision in Europe) \u00a9 Vulture Conservation Foundation\" class=\"wp-image-34885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/VCFs-Hans-Pohlman-retrieving-the-carcass-of-Angele-the-first-Bearded-Vulture-killed-by-wind-turbine-collision-in-Europe-\u00a9-Vulture-Conservation-Foundation.jpeg 972w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/VCFs-Hans-Pohlman-retrieving-the-carcass-of-Angele-the-first-Bearded-Vulture-killed-by-wind-turbine-collision-in-Europe-\u00a9-Vulture-Conservation-Foundation-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/VCFs-Hans-Pohlman-retrieving-the-carcass-of-Angele-the-first-Bearded-Vulture-killed-by-wind-turbine-collision-in-Europe-\u00a9-Vulture-Conservation-Foundation-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/VCFs-Hans-Pohlman-retrieving-the-carcass-of-Angele-the-first-Bearded-Vulture-killed-by-wind-turbine-collision-in-Europe-\u00a9-Vulture-Conservation-Foundation-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2022\tVCF\u2019s Hans Pohlman retrieving the carcass of Ange\u0300le (the first Bearded Vulture killed by wind turbine collision in Europe) \u00a9 Vulture Conservation Foundation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conservation efforts and challenges for the Bearded Vulture\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the Bearded Vulture is classified as &#8220;endangered&#8221; in Spain and occupies a fraction of its former range across Europe.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bearded Vultures faced near-extinction due to intense persecution, a decline in wild herbivore populations, and changing farming practices during the 19th and 20th centuries. However, populations are steadily growing in several parts of Europe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A flagship project began in the late 1970s to <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/our-work\/reintroduction-and-restocking\/bearded-vulture-to-the-alps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bring the species back to the Alps<\/a>, creating a pan-European network to breed the species in captivity and release them into the wild. Today, many other projects, led by the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF), follow the success of the Alpine project to restore Bearded Vulture populations to the wild.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Spain, the VCF has been involved in two reintroduction projects. Together with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.juntadeandalucia.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Junta de Andaluc\u00eda<\/a>, over 90 Bearded Vultures have been released since 2006 in Andalusia, with about 65 still alive as of 2023. The landmark moment marking the successful return of the species happened in 2015 with<a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/our-work\/reintroduction-and-restocking\/bearded-vulture-to-andalusia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> the first hatching in the wild<\/a>. Another project in <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/our-work\/reintroduction-and-restocking\/bearded-vulture-to-maestrazgo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tinen\u00e7a de Benifass\u00e0 Natural Park in Maestrazgo<\/a>, led by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gva.es\/va\/inicio\/presentacion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Generalitat of Valencia<\/a>, has released 17 Bearded Vultures since 2018.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FCQ is also a conservation NGO heavily involved with Bearded Vulture reintroduction programmes and has been striving to return the species to several areas in Spain, at the Picos de Europa, the Sierra de Gredos, and the Sierra del Maestrazgo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need to balance between renewable energy and conservation goals\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue of wind farms in Europe poses a significant threat to Bearded Vultures and other avian species. With the rising population of Bearded Vultures and the proliferation of wind farms, the conflict between renewable energy and wildlife conservation intensifies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The death of Mas\u00eda is another sad incident that calls for a reevaluation of wind farm locations and the implementation of measures to protect bird populations. It underscores the need for comprehensive environmental assessments before approving such projects, particularly in ecologically sensitive areas. Government authorities must balance renewable energy goals with the preservation of biodiversity. Collaboration between energy operators and environmental authorities is also key to ensuring that renewable energy goals do not come at the expense of endangered wildlife.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incidents like this undo decades of effort in the recovery and protection of Spanish biodiversity. The Bearded Vulture, a symbol of wildlife conservation success, faces an uncertain future if current trends continue. It is imperative to learn from this tragedy and take decisive steps to ensure that renewable energy development does not come at the cost of our most vulnerable species.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"http:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BEARDED-VULTURE-Maestrazgo-logos-1024x724.png\" alt=\"BEARDED VULTURE Maestrazgo logos\" class=\"wp-image-21292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BEARDED-VULTURE-Maestrazgo-logos-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BEARDED-VULTURE-Maestrazgo-logos-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BEARDED-VULTURE-Maestrazgo-logos-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BEARDED-VULTURE-Maestrazgo-logos-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/BEARDED-VULTURE-Maestrazgo-logos.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The recent death of a Bearded Vulture in Maestrazgo, Spain, due to a collision with a wind turbine, demonstrates the increasing threat wind farms pose to vulnerable bird species, especially in regions where significant conservation efforts are ongoing. This incident marks the first recorded case in Spain, following two similar cases in Europe.\u00a0 Uncovering the 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