# Avian biodiversity trends in North Rhine-Westphalia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/avian-biodiversity-trends-in-north-rhine-westphalia
> Updated: 2026-09-03T06:19:25.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 2025 Bird Protection Report from the State Agency for Nature, Environment and Climate (LANUK) in North Rhine-Westphalia indicates divergent trends in avian biodiversity. While certain species like the white-tailed eagle, hoopoe, and osprey have successfully returned or resumed breeding in the region, other established species are experiencing significant declines.

LANUK President Elke Reichert noted that a single species count is insufficient for assessment, emphasizing that the underlying developmental trends are the most important factor. The report suggests that while some migratory birds and species like the blue tit may benefit from climate-driven milder winters and warmer summers, the proportion of declining species has increased by ten percentage points since 2019, including losses among the curlew, lapwing, and turtle dove.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Germany animal welfare and wildlife reports

Reports from Germany detail a seasonal decline in wolf sightings in North Rhine-Westphalia and a rising trend of animal hoarding cases in Thuringia affecting hundreds of animals.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-animal-welfare-and-wildlife-reports

### 2026-08-25: North Rhine-Westphalia bird report shows mixed species trends

The 2025 Bird Protection Report for North Rhine-Westphalia shows a divided trend: while extinct species like the osprey and hoopoe are returning, many other native species are facing sharp declines.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-rhine-westphalia-bird-report-shows-mixed-species-trends

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