With a wingspan of over three metres, the majestic Dalmatian pelican is one of Europes largest birds, but it is seriously threatened with extinction. Since 1988 the watchword for Swarovski Optik and project partner Branta Tours now is to support one of the species last breeding colonies beside Lake Srebarna in Bulgaria, and specifically by creating new breeding platforms, we can prevent nesting birds from drowning when the Danube is in flood and also protect the young from predators. The breeding season 2009 with 82 pairs and 109 fledged chicks again very satisfactorily. After this magnificent success, Mr. Johannes Davoras, Member of the Executive Board made a promise: "This project is not some nine-day wonder. We will continue to develop it and follow it up in the long term."