Red Kite recovery project in Andalusia in partnership with GREFA

EDP supports a regional conservation program aimed at halting the critical decline of the red kite (Milvus milvus) in Andalusia through the reinforcement and re-establishment of viable wild populations. The initiative contributes to biodiversity conservation outcomes beyond EDP’s operational footprint and addresses residual impacts in line with the mitigation hierarchy.  

Since 2021, the program has enabled the release of 186 individuals, including 23 red kites reintroduced in 2025, sourced through nestling rescue and captive breeding. All released birds are equipped with GPS tracking devices, enabling long-term monitoring of survival, movement and breeding behavior.  

In 2025, actions include the application of dual reintroduction methodologies (hacking and acclimatization), continued tracking of previously released individuals, veterinary support, additional marking of new releases and awareness-raising activities, supported through the EDP Foundation.  

The program involves multiple public authorities and conservation organizations and has already contributed to the re-establishment of breeding pairs in areas where the species was previously extinct, including Cádiz and Jaén.