An artificial nest for birds of prey and its isolation method

Abstract

This invention relates to the technical field of artificial bird nests, and discloses an artificial bird nest for birds of prey and its isolation method. The artificial bird nest includes: a base plate, a bottom box, a nest frame, and a processor; the base plate is provided with several weighing sensors arranged in a circular array; the bottom box is located above the base plate, and the center of the bottom box is aligned with the center of the array of weighing sensors; a liftable baffle assembly is provided inside the bottom box; the nest frame is fixed above the bottom box; the processor is used to receive the weight obtained by the weighing sensors and determine whether the parent birds have left the nest based on the weight change; after determining that the parent birds have left the nest for a preset time, the processor controls the baffle assembly to rise to isolate the chicks; the isolation method includes: receiving the weight obtained by the weighing sensors; determining that the parent birds have left the nest based on the weight change and counting the time the parent birds have left the nest; determining that the time the parent birds have left the nest is greater than or equal to the preset time and controlling the baffle assembly to rise; and physically blocking the attack behavior of stronger chicks on weaker chicks through the liftable baffle assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of artificial bird nests, and in particular to an artificial bird nest for birds of prey and a method for isolating it. Background Technology

[0002] With the acceleration of urbanization and the fragmentation of natural habitats, the breeding environment of many birds has been destroyed. When searching for nesting sites, some birds often choose power poles and other power facilities. Their behavior of carrying materials such as wire and rope to build nests can easily induce electric shocks, causing bird deaths and injuries, power line tripping, and posing a serious threat to the stable operation of the power system.

[0003] Against this backdrop, the construction of artificial bird nests has become an important measure that has both ecological protection and facility protection significance, guiding birds away from the core electrified areas of power facilities and achieving indirect protection of power facilities.

[0004] The prior art (publication number: CN221241279U) provides an intelligent artificial bird's nest for a 10kV tension pole, which mainly includes a pole top clamp, a pole top support structure, a horizontal fixed crossarm, a fixed frame structure, a bamboo basket and a sonar device. It is installed and fixed as a whole through the pole top clamp, which is both sturdy and durable and can resist wind and sand erosion.

[0005] However, the existing technologies mentioned above still have obvious limitations in the protection of birds of prey (such as eagles, falcons, and hawks). Birds of prey have relatively low reproductive rates, with each clutch typically containing only 1-2 eggs. During seasons when food is scarce, fierce competition for survival can easily occur among bird chicks, leading to cannibalism and a significant decrease in the survival rate of bird chicks. As a result, artificial nests are not very effective in protecting birds of prey.

[0006] Based on the above problems, there is an urgent need for an artificial nest specifically designed for the breeding characteristics of birds of prey to reduce the occurrence of cannibalism among chicks. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is to provide an artificial bird nest specifically designed for the breeding characteristics of birds of prey, thereby reducing the occurrence of cannibalism among chicks.

[0008] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this invention provides an artificial bird nest for birds of prey and a method for isolating it.

[0009] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an artificial nest for birds of prey, comprising: a base plate on which a plurality of weighing sensors are arranged in a circumferential array; a base box disposed above the base plate, the base box being aligned with the center of the array of weighing sensors, and a liftable baffle assembly disposed inside the base box; a nest frame fixed above the base box; and a processor for receiving the weights obtained by the weighing sensors and determining whether the parent birds have left the nest based on the weight changes, wherein the processor controls the baffle assembly to rise after determining that the parent birds have left the nest for a preset time period to isolate the chicks.

[0010] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the nest frame is lined with nesting material, and the inner bottom of the nest frame is also provided with a layer of hay.

[0011] In one embodiment, the partition assembly includes a telescopic part whose lower end is fixed inside the bottom box. The movable end of the telescopic part is connected to a partition rod. A flexible partition is provided on the partition rod. The edge of the flexible partition is connected to one end of an elastic rope, and the other end of the elastic rope is connected to the inner wall of the bottom box. A through groove is provided at the upper end of the bottom box. When the telescopic part extends, it drives the partition rod to pass the flexible partition through the through groove and rise. The raised flexible partition is used to divide the nest into at least two separate nests. The elastic rope is used to pull the flexible partition back to its original position when the partition rod falls back. The separate nests are used to store chicks.

[0012] In one embodiment, a flange is provided on the inner wall of the bottom box, and a sandwich layer for accommodating the flexible partition is formed between the flange and the top of the bottom box. A roller is provided in the sandwich layer and rolls as the flexible partition moves.

[0013] In one embodiment, a rotating structure is also provided between the telescopic part and the bottom box. After the processor determines that the parent birds have left the nest, it is also used to obtain the weight of several weighing sensors before and after the partition component is raised. If the weight change obtained by the weighing sensors before and after the partition component is raised exceeds the preset range, the partition component is controlled to descend, and the rotating structure is controlled to rotate a preset angle and then the partition component is controlled to rise again to prevent different chicks from being isolated in the same nest.

[0014] In one embodiment, the rotating structure includes a rotating seat disposed within a base box, a telescopic part disposed on the rotating seat, and an outer cylinder disposed on the rotating seat. The top edge of the outer cylinder is provided with several inclined grooves. A hinge rod is disposed within the base box, one end of the hinge rod is hinged to the base box, a pressure block is disposed above the other end of the hinge rod, and the lower part of the other end of the hinge rod is in contact with the inclined grooves. The rotating seat is used to drive the outer cylinder to rotate. When the outer cylinder rotates, it drives the inclined grooves to push the hinge rod to rotate upward, so that the pressure block presses against the flexible partition, thereby restricting the rotation of the flexible partition when the rotating structure rotates.

[0015] In one embodiment, a support portion is also provided inside the bottom box, which is used to support the septum.

[0016] In one embodiment, the partition rod is further provided with an extension component, which includes telescopic sleeves fitted at both ends of the partition rod. The bottom of the telescopic sleeve is connected to the top of the extension rod, the bottom of the extension rod is hinged to one end of the connecting rod, the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the top of the base column, the base column is connected to the inner bottom of the base box, and the top of the base column is provided with an angle limiting part, which is used to limit the rotation angle of the connecting rod so as to limit the distance of the telescopic sleeve extending to both ends.

[0017] In one embodiment, a telescopic cylinder is provided between the inner bottom of the base box and the base column, the base column and the telescopic cylinder are slidably connected, and a spring is provided between the base column and the telescopic cylinder.

[0018] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an isolation method for an artificial bird nest, applied to the artificial bird nest of the first aspect of the present invention. The isolation method includes: S01, receiving the weight obtained by a weighing sensor; S02, determining whether the parent birds have left the nest based on the change in weight; S03, determining that the parent birds have left the nest and counting the time the parent birds have left the nest; otherwise, continuing to execute S01; S04, determining whether the time the parent birds have left the nest is greater than or equal to a preset time; S05, determining that the time the parent birds have left the nest is greater than or equal to the preset time, controlling the partition component to rise to isolate the chicks; otherwise, continuing to execute S03.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, the artificial nest and isolation method for birds of prey disclosed in this invention offer the following advantages: It comprehensively and uniformly captures weight changes in the base box and nest frame area to determine whether parent birds have left the nest, accurately identifying potential cannibalism among chicks. Multiple sensors reduce the probability of false alarms, ensuring that the isolation component is only triggered when the parent birds have indeed left the nest and a preset time has elapsed, resulting in high detection accuracy and reliability. The liftable isolation component within the base box rises when the parent birds have left the nest and the preset time has elapsed, achieving physical isolation of the chicks and spatially blocking attacks by stronger chicks on weaker chicks. This addresses the inherent limitations of existing technologies and significantly reduces the incidence of cannibalism among chicks. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of an artificial nest for birds of prey, as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a front view of the overall structure of an artificial nest for birds of prey, as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a bird nest component for an artificial bird nest for birds of prey, as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the bottom box of an artificial nest for birds of prey, as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 An artificial nest for birds of prey is illustrated as an example of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure of part A in the middle.

[0025] Figure 6 An artificial nest for birds of prey is illustrated as an example of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 Side view.

[0026] Figure 7 An artificial nest for birds of prey is illustrated as an example of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 Enlarged view of the structure of section B.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a flexible partition and elastic rope for an artificial nest for birds of prey, as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an inclined groove for an artificial nest for birds of prey, as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic flowchart illustrating an artificial bird nest isolation method as exemplarily shown in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure label: 1. Bird's nest assembly; 11. Base box; 12. Nest frame; 13. Nesting material; 14. Hay layer; 15. Divider; 16. Flange; 2. Mounting platform; 21. Base plate; 22. Base rod; 23. Weighing sensor; 3. Divider assembly; 31. Telescopic part; 32. Divider rod; 33. Flexible divider; 34. Roller; 35. Elastic rope; 36. Rotating seat; 37. Outer cylinder; 38. Inclined groove; 39. Hinge rod; 310. Pressure block; 311. Support part; 4. Extension assembly; 41. Telescopic sleeve; 42. Extension rod; 43. Connecting rod; 44. Base column; 45. Telescopic cylinder; 46. Spring; 47. Angle limiting part. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0032] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this invention to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, first information may also be referred to as second information without departing from the scope of this invention, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to a determination."

[0033] Birds, as an important component of the ecosystem, directly influence the stability of the ecological balance through their population size and survival status. However, with the acceleration of urbanization and the fragmentation of natural habitats, the breeding environments of many birds have been destroyed, leading to a decline in their populations. Furthermore, some birds, when searching for nesting sites, often choose power poles and other electrical facilities. Their behavior of carrying materials such as wire and rope to build nests can easily induce electric shocks, resulting in bird deaths and injuries, power line tripping, and posing a serious threat to the stable operation of the power system. Against this backdrop, the construction of artificial bird nests has become an important measure with dual significance for ecological protection and facility protection—by providing birds with safe and suitable breeding grounds, it can effectively protect bird populations and help maintain biodiversity, while also guiding birds away from the core electrified areas of power facilities, thereby alleviating the conflict between birds and power facilities and achieving indirect protection of the power infrastructure.

[0034] Existing technologies already include artificial bird nest solutions designed for power facility scenarios. For example, patent publication number CN221241279U provides an intelligent artificial bird nest for 10kV tension poles. This artificial bird nest mainly includes a pole-top clamp, a pole-top support structure, a horizontal fixed crossarm, a fixed frame structure, a bamboo basket, and a sonar device. It is installed and fixed as a whole through the pole-top clamp. The pole-top support structure uses two sets of four evenly distributed support legs, ensuring structural stability and saving raw materials. Horizontal limiting strips are also installed between the support legs to prevent the bird nest from sliding down and enhance the support's firmness. This solution protects the bird's habitat while ensuring the safety of the power lines.

[0035] However, the existing technologies mentioned above still reveal significant limitations in the artificial breeding and conservation of birds of prey (such as eagles, falcons, and hawks). Birds of prey possess unique reproductive biology: on the one hand, their reproductive capacity is relatively low, with a typical clutch size of only 1-3 eggs, resulting in weak natural population recovery; on the other hand, as carnivorous birds, they face significantly increased difficulty in obtaining prey during seasons of food scarcity (such as winter and dry seasons), making it difficult for parent birds to provide sufficient food for their chicks. The core design goal of the existing technologies focuses on resolving the habitat conflict between birds and power facilities, achieving basic habitat protection for birds only through optimized installation structures, improved habitat comfort, and the addition of attraction devices, without specifically designing for the growth characteristics of bird of prey chicks. Under these circumstances, fierce competition for survival easily arises among bird of prey chicks, leading to cannibalistic incidents of "stronger chicks attacking weaker chicks." Stronger chicks will compete for limited food resources through pecking and chasing, even injuring or killing weaker members of their own species. This cannibalistic behavior directly leads to a significant decrease in the survival rate of raptor chicks, severely restricting the protection and recovery of raptor populations and making existing technologies unable to meet the breeding and protection needs of this special bird group.

[0036] Based on the above problems, there is an urgent need for an artificial nest specifically designed for the breeding characteristics of birds of prey, to provide technical support for the effective protection of bird of prey populations.

[0037] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a preferred embodiment of the present invention provides an artificial nest for birds of prey, comprising: a base plate 21, a bottom box 11, a nest frame 12, and a processor.

[0038] A plurality of weighing sensors 23 are arranged in a circular array on the substrate 21. A base box 11 is disposed above the substrate 21, and the base box 11 is aligned with the center of the array of weighing sensors 23. A liftable partition assembly 3 is provided inside the base box 11. A nest frame 12 is fixed above the base box 11. The processor receives the weight obtained by the weighing sensors 23 and determines whether the parent birds have left the nest based on the weight change. After determining that the parent birds have left the nest for a preset time, the processor controls the partition assembly 3 to rise to isolate the chicks.

[0039] In this invention, from a physical perspective, the chicks are physically isolated by the liftable partition component 3 inside the base box 11. The cross-sectional view after isolation is shown below. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, this method spatially blocks the aggressive behavior of stronger chicks against weaker chicks, solving the problem at its source that existing technologies cannot avoid, and significantly reducing the incidence of cannibalism among chicks.

[0040] Furthermore, in the time dimension, the sensor array accurately captures the weight changes in the areas of the bottom box 11 and the nest frame 12 to determine whether the parent birds have left the nest. This accurately grasps the timing when there may be cannibalism among the chicks. Multiple sensors reduce the chance of misjudgment and ensure that the action of the barrier component 3 is triggered only when the parent birds have indeed left the nest and the preset time has been met. The detection accuracy and reliability are high.

[0041] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 The internal structure shown has nesting material 13 surrounding the inner wall of the nest frame 12, and a layer of hay 14 on the inner bottom of the nest frame 12.

[0042] The natural nesting material 13 and the hay layer 14 create a highly biomimetic habitat for the chicks, improving their comfort and thus helping to increase their survival rate.

[0043] It is understood that, for ease of description, in this invention, the bottom box 11, nest frame 12, nest material 13, hay layer 14, partition 15, flange 16 and other components are collectively referred to as bird nest assembly 1, and the base plate 21, base rod 22, and weighing sensor 23 can be collectively referred to as mounting platform 2.

[0044] In this invention, the above structure can be installed not only on existing power facilities, but also on the occupied base pole 22.

[0045] In a further embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in the internal structure, the partition assembly 3 includes a telescopic part 31 whose lower end is fixed inside the bottom box 11. A partition rod 32 is connected to the movable end of the telescopic part 31. A flexible partition 33 is provided on the partition rod 32. The edge of the flexible partition 33 is connected to one end of an elastic rope 35, and the other end of the elastic rope 35 is connected to the inner wall of the bottom box 11. A through slot is provided at the upper end of the bottom box 11. When the telescopic part 31 extends, it drives the partition rod 32 to pass the flexible partition 33 through the through slot and lift it up. The lifted flexible partition 33 is used to divide the nest into at least two compartments 15. A top view of the elastic rope 35 is shown below. Figure 8 As shown, the elastic rope 35 is used to pull the flexible partition 33 back to its original position when the partition rod 32 falls back, and the nest 15 is used to store chicks.

[0046] When the telescopic section 31 extends, the flexible partition 33 precisely divides the nest into multiple independent compartments, effectively preventing direct contact between chicks. The automatic reset function of the elastic rope 35 ensures that the partition structure can quickly and accurately return to its original position without intervention, preventing the partition component 3 from causing additional interference to parent birds feeding chicks or other scenarios where separation is unnecessary. As the core isolation component, the flexible partition 33 effectively prevents hard materials from causing scratches, impacts, or other injuries to the fragile bodies of raptor chicks, and is well-suited to the active and playful nature of chicks.

[0047] In addition, in some embodiments, when it is determined by external monitoring equipment or weighing sensor 23 that the flexible partition 33 has failed to reset, the extension and retraction of the telescopic part 31 can be repeated to perform a secondary reset, thereby reducing the occurrence of failures.

[0048] Furthermore, the inventors further ensured the smoothness of the motion through structural optimization.

[0049] As in the embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown in the enlarged view, a flange 16 is provided on the inner wall of the bottom box 11. A sandwich layer is formed between the flange 16 and the top of the bottom box 11 to accommodate the flexible partition 33. A roller 34 is provided in the sandwich layer and rolls as the flexible partition 33 moves.

[0050] The sandwich structure formed by the flange 16 and the top of the base box 11, through the precise rolling of the built-in roller 34, can convert the sliding friction of the flexible partition 33 when it moves into rolling friction, greatly reducing the moving resistance, making the lifting and lowering action of the partition assembly 3 smoother and more efficient, reducing the processor instruction execution delay caused by excessive resistance, and effectively reducing the failure rate and wear.

[0051] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a rotating structure is also provided between the telescopic part 31 and the bottom box 11. After the processor determines that the parent birds have left the nest, it is also used to obtain the weight of several weighing sensors 23 before and after the partition component 3 is raised. If the weight change obtained by the weighing sensors 23 before and after the partition component 3 is raised exceeds the preset range, the partition component 3 is controlled to descend, and the rotating structure is controlled to rotate at a preset angle before the partition component 3 is raised again to prevent different chicks from being isolated in the same nest 15.

[0052] In one embodiment, the rotating structure includes a rotating seat 36 disposed within the base box 11, a telescopic part 31 disposed on the rotating seat 36, and an outer cylinder 37 disposed on the rotating seat 36. Figure 9 As shown, the top edge of the outer cylinder 37 is provided with several inclined grooves 38, and a hinge rod 39 is provided inside the bottom box 11. One end of the hinge rod 39 is hinged to the bottom box 11, and a pressure block 310 is provided above the other end of the hinge rod 39. The lower part of the other end of the hinge rod 39 is in contact with the inclined groove 38. The rotating seat 36 is used to drive the outer cylinder 37 to rotate. When the outer cylinder 37 rotates, it drives the inclined groove 38 to push the hinge rod 39 to rotate upward, so that the pressure block 310 presses the flexible partition 33 to restrict the rotation of the flexible partition 33 when the rotating structure rotates.

[0053] In this embodiment, the outer cylinder 37 containing the inclined groove 38 rotates with the rotation of the rotating seat 36 through the rotating mechanism and the inclined groove 38. Since the inclined groove 38 is in contact with the hinge rod 39, and one end of the hinge rod 39 can only rotate, when the inclined groove 38 rotates, the other end of the hinge rod 39 will change with the slope height of the inclined groove 38, thereby pushing the pressure block 310 to press the flexible partition 33, so that the flexible partition 33 will not rotate but can only extend and retract with the telescopic part 31, thus making it difficult for a torsional failure state to occur.

[0054] In one embodiment, a support portion 311 is also provided inside the bottom box 11, which is used to support the spacer 15. The stable design of the support portion 311 effectively ensures the structural safety of the spacer 15 and avoids potential risks caused by gravity.

[0055] In one embodiment, the separator rod 32 is further provided with an extension component 4. The extension component 4 includes a telescopic sleeve 41 sleeved on both ends of the separator rod 32. The bottom of the telescopic sleeve 41 is connected to the top of the extension rod 42. The bottom of the extension rod 42 is hinged to one end of the connecting rod 43. The other end of the connecting rod 43 is hinged to the top of the base column 44. The base column 44 is connected to the inner bottom of the bottom box 11. The top of the base column 44 is provided with an angle limiting part 47. The angle limiting part 47 is used to limit the rotation angle of the connecting rod 43 so as to limit the distance by which the telescopic sleeve 41 extends to both ends.

[0056] The design of the angle limiting part 47 ensures that there is no overstretching or contraction during the telescopic process, avoiding structural damage. While meeting the requirements for adapting to nests of different sizes, it limits the maximum support size to reduce the mechanical failure rate and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0057] Meanwhile, the angle limiting part 47 is set on the top of the base column 44, which is sturdy and reliable and will not scratch the flexible partition part 33.

[0058] In one embodiment, a telescopic cylinder 45 is provided between the inner bottom of the base box 11 and the base column 44, the base column 44 and the telescopic cylinder 45 are slidably connected, and a spring 46 is provided between the base column 44 and the telescopic cylinder 45.

[0059] The synergistic effect of the telescopic cylinder 45 and the spring 46 provides efficient cushioning for the raising and lowering process of the separator rod 32. During frequent operation, the spring 46 absorbs impact forces, significantly reducing mechanical stress and preventing damage to the separator assembly.

[0060] Correspondingly, such as Figure 10 As shown, the present invention also provides an isolation method for artificial bird nests, applied to the processor in any embodiment of the present invention. The isolation method includes: S01, Receive the weight obtained by the weighing sensor 23.

[0061] S02. Determine whether the parent birds have left the nest based on changes in weight.

[0062] S03. Determine if the parent birds have left the nest and record the time when the parent birds left the nest; otherwise, continue with S01.

[0063] S04. Determine whether the time it takes for the parent birds to leave the nest is greater than or equal to the preset duration.

[0064] S05. If the time it takes for the parent birds to leave the nest is greater than or equal to the preset time, control the baffle component 3 to rise to isolate the chicks; otherwise, continue to execute S03.

[0065] The isolation method of this invention is highly compatible with the hardware structure of the artificial bird nest of this invention. It achieves precise control of chick isolation through simple and coherent steps, providing reliable process support for reducing cannibalism among raptor chicks.

[0066] The isolation method uses the weight data from the weighing sensor 23 as the core basis for judgment. It determines the status based on the weight change characteristics of the parent birds when they leave the nest, avoiding errors from subjective observation or single signal detection. This ensures the accuracy of the judgment of the parent birds' departure status and prevents accidental triggering of isolation actions from the source. By statistically analyzing the time of parent birds leaving the nest and comparing it with a preset duration, the timing of isolation is scientifically controlled. Isolation is only initiated during the critical period when parent birds leave the nest and are likely to cause conflict among chicks. This effectively blocks contact between strong and weak chicks without interfering with the normal parent birds' incubation, feeding, and other nurturing behaviors while in the nest, perfectly matching the natural breeding rhythm of birds of prey.

[0067] The entire process is automated, requiring no manual intervention or adjustment. It responds quickly and has a closed-loop logic, forming a highly efficient linkage from data reception to action command execution. It is suitable for unattended scenarios such as power poles in the field, significantly reducing manual maintenance costs.

[0068] Meanwhile, the method's steps are designed with good flexibility. The preset duration can be adjusted according to the breeding habits and chick growth stages of different raptor species, which improves the method's adaptability and allows artificial nests to meet the breeding and protection needs of more raptors. Working in synergy with the device, it further improves the survival rate of raptor chicks, providing a scientific and practical technical solution for the protection and recovery of raptor populations.

[0069] Moreover, the innovative aspects of this invention do not conflict with existing monitoring systems. Based on the deployment of the artificial bird nests of this invention, monitoring systems can still be added to achieve a systematic project where automation is the primary method and manual monitoring is secondary.

[0070] This invention provides an artificial nest for birds of prey and its isolation method, with a core design focused on reducing cannibalism among chicks and improving survival rates. The overall structure includes a base plate 21, a bottom box 11, a nest frame 12, a processor, and supporting functional components, coupled with a scientific isolation control process. The base plate 21 is equipped with a circular array of weighing sensors 23, providing accurate data support for determining parent birds leaving the nest. The bottom box 11 contains a height-adjustable partition assembly 3, which achieves physical isolation of chicks through the cooperation of a telescopic part 31, a partition rod 32, and a flexible partition 33. An elastic rope 35 ensures the partition's repositioning, and the interlayer formed by the flange 16 and the roller 34 optimize the smoothness of the partition's storage and movement. A rotating structure, combined with the processor's analysis of weight changes, can calibrate the allocation of nest dividers 15 to prevent chicks from nesting together. The outer cylinder 37's inclined groove 38, hinge rod 39, and pressure block 310 work together to fix the flexible partition 33, ensuring accurate isolation positioning. The inner wall of the nest frame 12 is lined with nesting material 13, and the bottom has a layer of dry grass 14 to simulate a natural habitat. The support unit 311 provides stable support for the nest divider 15. The extension component 4 adjusts the dividing length through the telescopic sleeve 41 and the extension rod 42. The telescopic cylinder 45 and the spring 46 inside the base box 11 work together with the base column 44 to achieve buffering and shock absorption. The supporting isolation method achieves automated control of the isolation process through a series of steps, including receiving weighing data, judging the parent bird's departure status, counting the departure time, and triggering the rise of the divider component 3.

[0071] In summary, the embodiments of this invention, through the synergistic optimization of structural design and control methods, precisely solve the problem of cannibalism among raptor chicks, which is unavoidable in existing technologies. Each component has a clear division of labor and strong adaptability; the flexible isolation design avoids harming the chicks; weighing detection and rotation calibration ensure accurate isolation; the extended component 4 and support 311 optimize the structure, improving the device's versatility and stability; the buffer design enhances durability; and the automated isolation method is suitable for unattended outdoor scenarios.

[0072] The system not only simulates the natural habitat habits of birds of prey without interfering with parent birds' care, but also effectively prevents chick conflicts during critical periods. It is adaptable to different bird of prey species and breeding scales, significantly reducing the incidence of cannibalism among chicks and improving their survival rate. It provides a scientific, practical and ecologically compatible technical solution for the protection of bird of prey populations. At the same time, it is suitable for field installation scenarios such as power facilities, with low operation and maintenance costs and a wide range of applications.

[0073] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An artificial nest for birds of prey, characterized in that, include: A substrate (21) is provided with a plurality of weighing sensors (23) arranged in a circular array on the substrate (21). The bottom box (11) is disposed above the base plate (21). The bottom box (11) is aligned with the center of the array of a plurality of weighing sensors (23). The bottom box (11) is provided with a liftable baffle assembly (3). Nest frame (12), which is fixed above the bottom box (11); The processor is used to receive the weight obtained by the weighing sensor (23) and determine whether the parent bird has left the nest based on the change in weight. After determining that the parent bird has left the nest for a preset time, the processor controls the barrier component (3) to rise to isolate the chicks.

2. The artificial bird's nest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the nest frame (12) is surrounded by nesting material (13), and the inner bottom of the nest frame (12) is also provided with a layer of hay (14).

3. The artificial bird's nest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition assembly (3) includes a telescopic part (31) with its lower end fixed inside the bottom box (11). The movable end of the telescopic part (31) is connected to a partition rod (32). A flexible partition part (33) is provided on the partition rod (32). The edge of the flexible partition part (33) is connected to one end of an elastic rope (35). The other end of the elastic rope (35) is connected to the inner wall of the bottom box (11). A through groove is provided at the upper end of the bottom box (11). When the telescopic part (31) extends, it drives the partition rod (32) to pass the flexible partition part (33) through the through groove and then lifts it up. The lifted flexible partition part (33) is used to divide the nest into at least two separate nests (15). The elastic rope (35) is used to pull the flexible partition part (33) back to its original position when the partition rod (32) falls back. The separate nests (15) are used to store chicks.

4. The artificial bird's nest according to claim 3, characterized in that, A flange (16) is provided on the inner wall of the bottom box (11). A sandwich layer for accommodating the flexible partition (33) is formed between the flange (16) and the top of the bottom box (11). A roller (34) is provided in the sandwich layer and the roller (34) rolls as the flexible partition (33) moves.

5. The artificial bird's nest according to claim 3, characterized in that, A rotating structure is also provided between the telescopic part (31) and the bottom box (11). After the processor determines that the parent bird has left the nest, it is also used to obtain the weight of several weighing sensors (23) before and after the partition component (3) is raised. If the weight change obtained by the weighing sensor (23) before and after the partition component (3) is raised exceeds the preset range, the partition component (3) is controlled to descend, and the rotating structure is controlled to rotate at a preset angle and then the partition component (3) is controlled to rise again to prevent different chicks from being isolated in the same nest (15).

6. The artificial bird's nest according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotating structure includes a rotating seat (36) disposed in the bottom box (11), the telescopic part (31) is disposed on the rotating seat (36), and an outer cylinder (37) is also disposed on the rotating seat (36). The top edge of the outer cylinder (37) is provided with several inclined grooves (38). A hinge rod (39) is disposed in the bottom box (11). One end of the hinge rod (39) is hinged to the bottom box (11), and a pressure block (310) is disposed above the other end of the hinge rod (39). The other end of the hinge rod (39) is in contact with the inclined groove (38). The rotating seat (36) is used to drive the outer cylinder (37) to rotate. When the outer cylinder (37) rotates, it drives the inclined groove (38) to push the hinge rod (39) to rotate upward, so that the pressure block (310) presses the flexible partition (33) to restrict the rotation of the flexible partition (33) when the rotating structure rotates.

7. The artificial bird's nest according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom box (11) is also provided with a support part (311), which is used to support the septum (15).

8. The artificial bird's nest according to claim 3, characterized in that, The separator (32) is also provided with an extension component (4). The extension component (4) includes a telescopic sleeve (41) sleeved on both ends of the separator (32). The bottom of the telescopic sleeve (41) is connected to the top of the extension rod (42). The bottom of the extension rod (42) is hinged to one end of the connecting rod (43). The other end of the connecting rod (43) is hinged to the top of the base column (44). The base column (44) is connected to the inner bottom of the bottom box (11). The top of the base column (44) is provided with an angle limiting part (47). The angle limiting part (47) is used to limit the rotation angle of the connecting rod (43) so as to limit the distance by which the telescopic sleeve (41) extends to both ends.

9. The artificial bird's nest according to claim 8, characterized in that, A telescopic cylinder (45) is provided between the inner bottom of the base box (11) and the base column (44). The base column (44) and the telescopic cylinder (45) are slidably connected. A spring (46) is provided between the base column (44) and the telescopic cylinder (45).

10. A method for isolating artificial bird nests, characterized in that, Applied to the artificial bird nest as described in any one of claims 1-9, the isolation method comprises: S01, Receive the weight obtained by the weighing sensor (23); S02. Determine whether the parent birds have left the nest based on the change in weight; S03. Determine that the parent bird has left the nest and count the time when the parent bird left the nest; otherwise, continue to execute S01. S04. Determine whether the time it takes for the parent birds to leave the nest is greater than or equal to a preset duration; S05. If the time when the parent birds leave the nest is greater than or equal to the preset time, control the barrier component (3) to rise to isolate the chicks; otherwise, continue to execute S03.

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