The Cape Vulture project of KwaZulu-Natal focusses on monitoring all major roosts and the four large breeding colonies in the province on an annual basis.

A number of Cape Vultures have been fitted with satellite tags to obtain more information on their movement patterns, home range sizes, and causes of mortality. Data from these satellite tags have also been used to develop risk maps to aid in the planning and siting of proposed developments throughout Southern Africa.

In addition, a number of Cape Vultures have been fitted with yellow wing tags to enable researchers to estimate the survival rate of the species.

Objectives of the Cape Vulture Project:

• Expand the supplementary feeding programme, increasing the availability of safe, suitably positioned  food for vulture consumption.
• Mitigate wind energy, create sensitivity maps, continue satellite tracking.
• Mitigation of energy structures (power line electrocution & collisions).
• Create a better understanding of traditional use of vultures. Review the traditional use trade strategy.
• Collect and analyse data to facilitate adaptive management of cape vultures.
• Assess quality and quantity of food available to cape vultures.
• Reduce and mitigate the number of vulture poisonings.
• Pursue various opportunities regionally and nationally.
• Understand and address the threat of vulture use in traditional beliefs.
• Reduce Cape Vulture electrocutions and collisions.  Identify high-risk areas and monitor power line risks.
• Create awareness of the plight of vultures. Set up a national educational campaign. Target farmers, general public, schools, media etc.