LPO Aura - Auvergne

The League for the Protection of Birds Auvergne is one of the large local associations of the LPO in France. Its goal is the protection of birds, biodiversity and natural environments. To achieve this objective, the LPO Auvergne is carrying out concrete actions in the region, thanks to the network of volunteers and its team of employees. The LPO is affiliated with the international organization Birdlife.

The LPO carries out studies and expertise on natural resources (national inventories, surveys of endangered species, international ornithological projects, etc.).

Each year, the LPO receives nearly 1,600 injured birds in its care center for wild birds, which are too often victims of the harmful effects of certain human activities (poisoning, road shocks, lead injuries, etc.). It protects sensitive species: red kite, harriers, terns, peregrine falcons ...

The LPO offers outings and activities throughout the year in Auvergne.

What was the money used for?

The LPO Auvergne was able to set up a stand, promote its activities, and raise funds on various occasions: theme days, Foundation Days, etc.

The Falconry Park Le PAL regularly provides food and equipment for the Clermont-Ferrand Wild Bird Care Center.

Since 2021, the Le PAL Zoological Park has received and cared for certain wild birds in distress according to a specific protocol. The transfer of these birds to the Clermont-Ferrand rescue center (if necessary) is carried out as quickly as possible with the help of volunteers and after informing the head keeper in Clermont-Ferrand.

2026 Project:

The Le PAL NATURE FOUNDATION provides one-off funding for a programme to ring migratory birds in the Val d’Allier Nature Reserve. This protocol (PHENO, run by the Paris Museum of Natural History) enables researchers to study changes in birds’ migration dates in relation to climate change. The LPO Aura also helps to ring the swallows at Le PAL, together with children from the Académie Le PAL.

Did you know ?

The LPO Aura also protects the otter, an animal that is present along the Besbre, symbol of the Le PAL Nature Foundation.