Climate change, urbanisation, pollution... unfortunately there are many threats to biodiversity in this day and age. To protect the flora and fauna around us, we need science and experts, because studying a species, learning to understand its behaviour and its habits, makes it possible to determine the threats it faces and therefore the best way to protect it.

To reliably study a species, scientists must collect as much information about it as possible, which is where we can help them! With the involvement of ordinary people, scientists can collect far more data than if they were working alone. So let’s participate!

XperiBIRD.be is also about using new technologies for the benefit of biodiversity! The tiny camera installed in the nest box is controlled by a mini-computer, a Raspberry Pi control board, that can be programmed as required. Recording video sequences triggered by the slightest movement in the nest, taking photos on demand... anything is possible! Using this technology we can get up close to the tits without disturbing them. Observing, dating, counting... without intruding.

What is the ultimate goal of the project? To involve school pupils, ordinary people – directly – in protecting the biodiversity in our everyday environment! And to make everyone aware that the natural world in our immediate vicinity is extraordinarily rich and fascinating!