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Balkan population of Egyptian vultures has dropped by 80 %
The Balkan population of Egyptian vultures has dropped by 80% in the last 30 years – sadly only 70 pairs remain. Illegal wildlife trafficking is a big problem here: young chicks and eggs are stolen from their nests, while older birds are poached and stuffed as ‘trophies’ for sale on the black … [Read More...] about Balkan population of Egyptian vultures has dropped by 80 %
Over 2000 live Birds seized in Caribinieri Forestale operation in IT
The operations of the Forli Cesena Carabinieri Forestali concluded, in collaboration with Lipu ornithologists, on some wild bird farms in the province: 2,000 live birds have been taken fromm the wild, such as Thrushes, Blackbirds, Fielfdares and Larks, five people are reported to the judicial … [Read More...] about Over 2000 live Birds seized in Caribinieri Forestale operation in IT
Sticky traps at Cyprus
Aiming on migrating bird, the number of lime sticks in Cyprus is increasing dramatically. In a few days we have already collected 700 of the brutal adhesive traps. The early migratory species such as robins, stonechat or the endemic scale warbler (photo), which occurs only in Cyprus.,arere … [Read More...] about Sticky traps at Cyprus