Tag: 2020-08
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Tag: 2020-08
A Bearded Vulture released in Maestrazgo this year was found dead
Unfortunately, the captive-bred Bearded Vulture Cocó had a short-lived life in the …
Celebrate the International Vulture Awareness Day on 5 September with us!
The International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) is just around the corner! This coming Saturday, …
Research review: New study demonstrates prevalence of high lead contamination among raptors, especially scavengers, in Europe
A meta-analysis of published research from across Europe has demonstrated that obligate (vultures) …
Egyptian Vultures: the start of autumn migration
It’s that time of the year again when Egyptian Vultures embark on their long …
Perfectly preserved Griffon Vulture vulture fossil from the Late Pleistocene found in Italy
Sediments of volcanic origin are often unsuitable for the fossilization of both …
Vulture Scavenger Hunt — an educational activity for children
Vultures are not the most loved creatures usually, but once people learn …
Griffon vulture population in Israel reaches a new high
A record number of Griffon Vultures in Israel Good news for Griffon …
Electrocution and collision: Good and bad news for vultures in Castile and León, Spain
Electrocution and collision with energy infrastructure are leading causes of mortality in vultures. …
One more captive-bred Griffon Vulture ready for life in the Bulgarian wild
The second-ever Griffon Vulture chick to hatch in the Green Balkans’ Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding …
Griffon Vulture chicks jump from nest in Serbia following helicopter disturbance
Vultures tend to be very sensitive to disturbance, especially during the breeding …
Lethal poisoning of 2000+ Critically Endangered vultures in Guinea-Bissau — Update on the toxicology results and criminal investigation
The biggest vulture mortality event in the world unfolded in Guinea-Bissau during …
Bearded Vulture fledges in Picos de Europa for the first time in decades
The Bearded Vulture disappeared from the skies of Picos de Europa National Park in …
The Griffon Vulture colony in the Eastern Alps is increasing and occupying new areas
The Griffon Vulture population is booming in the Eastern Alps with the breeding numbers …
Research review: Study shows that painting a single wind turbine blade black reduces bird collision
A recently published research article finally provides evidence that painting a single wind turbine …
‘Mama drone’ helps feed Griffon Vulture chick in Israel to rescue it
A story like no other. Conservationists in Israel took a new approach …
Taller Cría en Cautividad de Quebrantahuesos en Andalucía (Aplazado)
Decidimos aplazar el taller debido a un incremento reciente en los casos …
Vulture Conservation Foundation’s statement on ‘repatriation’ of the Bearded Vulture in the UK
Over the last two months we have been closely following the movements …
Portuguese Cinereous Vulture equipped with GPS tag in the nest
We here at the VCF, together with our partners Liga para a Protecção …
Report on wildlife poisoning in Spain between 1992-2017
A total of 21.260 animals were poisoned in 9700 different poisoning incidents …
Rehabilitated captive-bred Bearded Vulture marks the last release for 2020
A captive-bred Bearded Vulture that broke its wing and leg could not …
