Tag: TacklingThreats
Extremely rare Cinereous Vulture poisoned to death in Bulgaria
Once again, a serious wildlife crime caused the death of a highly …
Our consultation response to ECHA towards restricting the use of lead ammunition for the sake of vultures, nature and people!
Last week, the VCF has submitted a consultation response on the Annex …
WATCH – Anti-Poisoning Dog Units: how working dogs help combat illegal wildlife poisoning
The illegal use of poison baits to target animals is the most …
The only Bearded Vulture in Álava (Spain) dies
In early September, the only Bearded Vulture in Álava, Spain, needed rescuing …
Juvenile Egyptian Vulture migrating to Africa disappears above Malta, likely shot
Two days ago, a juvenile Egyptian Vulture named Isabel disappeared while flying above Malta. …
BalkanDetoxLIFE: Tackling the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia
Engaging with relevant stakeholders about the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia …
Second vulture-safe veterinary anti-inflammatory drug identified!
In 2003, scientists discovered that veterinary Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) …
Cinereous Vulture died from plastic ingestion overdose
We all know that plastic can be deadly for wildlife, causing detrimental …
Electrocuted Griffon Vulture causes wildfire in Spain: dangerous pylons are a real problem for wildlife
Another Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) died because of electrocution on a power line near Alburquerque, …
Birds of prey and vultures in France continue being illegally shot
According to reports by our partners at LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des …
LIFE Rupis: Layman’s report and project films now available
The LIFE Rupis project took an integrated approach to the conservation of …
First evidence of a vulture killed by veterinary diclofenac in Spain – will the Spanish government and the EU act after this smoking gun?
According to a paper recently published, a fledging Cinereous Vulture found dead in …
Two adult Egyptian Vultures from Bulgaria will not return to their breeding grounds this spring
Two Egyptian Vultures from Bulgaria met a tragic fate in Africa in …
LIFE with Vultures Cyprus objectives for 2021: Tackling vulture threats, improving food availability and restocking threatened population
The LIFE with Vultures project will intensify conservation actions in 2021 in …
Progress review of LIFE with Vultures Cyprus
Despite 2020 being an extra challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …
On a collision course: 16 Griffon Vultures killed by wind turbines in Aragon, Spain
Several Griffon Vultures met a tragic end after colliding with wind turbines …
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. …
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 …
French Egyptian Vulture Buoux returns to the wild after almost a year in recovery
The Egyptian Vulture Buoux did not have a smooth start in life. …
The journey of Cinereous Vulture Brínzola comes to a tragic end after a year of many adventures
The journey of the widely beloved Cinereous Vulture Brínzola that inspired bird lovers across …