Tag: TacklingThreats
Juvenile Egyptian Vulture migrating to Africa disappears above Malta, likely shot
September 16, 2021
Two days ago, a juvenile Egyptian Vulture named Isabel disappeared while flying above Malta. ...
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BalkanDetoxLIFE: Tackling the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia
September 13, 2021
Engaging with relevant stakeholders about the problem of animal poisoning in Serbia ...
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Second vulture-safe veterinary anti-inflammatory drug identified!
September 9, 2021
In 2003, scientists discovered that veterinary Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ...
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Cinereous Vulture died from plastic ingestion overdose
September 8, 2021
We all know that plastic can be deadly for wildlife, causing detrimental ...
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Electrocuted Griffon Vulture causes wildfire in Spain: dangerous pylons are a real problem for wildlife
September 3, 2021
Another Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) died because of electrocution on a power line near Alburquerque, ...
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Birds of prey and vultures in France continue being illegally shot
August 31, 2021
According to reports by our partners at LPO (Ligue pour la Protection des ...
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LIFE Rupis: Layman’s report and project films now available
July 20, 2021
The LIFE Rupis project took an integrated approach to the conservation of ...
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First evidence of a vulture killed by veterinary diclofenac in Spain – will the Spanish government and the EU act after this smoking gun?
April 7, 2021
According to a paper recently published, a fledging Cinereous Vulture found dead in ...
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Two adult Egyptian Vultures from Bulgaria will not return to their breeding grounds this spring
April 2, 2021
Two Egyptian Vultures from Bulgaria met a tragic fate in Africa in ...
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LIFE with Vultures Cyprus objectives for 2021: Tackling vulture threats, improving food availability and restocking threatened population
February 6, 2021
The LIFE with Vultures project will intensify conservation actions in 2021 in ...
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Progress review of LIFE with Vultures Cyprus
January 30, 2021
Despite 2020 being an extra challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
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On a collision course: 16 Griffon Vultures killed by wind turbines in Aragon, Spain
January 8, 2021
Several Griffon Vultures met a tragic end after colliding with wind turbines ...
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Electrocution and collision: Good and bad news for vultures in Castile and León, Spain
August 21, 2020
Electrocution and collision with energy infrastructure are leading causes of mortality in vultures. ...
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Research review: Study shows that painting a single wind turbine blade black reduces bird collision
August 12, 2020
A recently published research article finally provides evidence that painting a single wind turbine ...
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French Egyptian Vulture Buoux returns to the wild after almost a year in recovery
June 9, 2020
The Egyptian Vulture Buoux did not have a smooth start in life. ...
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The journey of Cinereous Vulture Brínzola comes to a tragic end after a year of many adventures
March 28, 2020
The journey of the widely beloved Cinereous Vulture Brínzola that inspired bird lovers across ...
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Research review: New study demonstrates that human-modified landscapes increase mortality risk for Griffon Vultures
February 21, 2020
New research led by Eneko Arrondo (Donana Biological Station-CSIC) and Ana Sanz-Aguilar (Animal ...
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Missing Cinereous Vulture Bessie found dead after collision against power lines
January 26, 2020
Discovering Bessie’s carcass On 24 November, a hunter discovered the body of ...
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Tackling the threat of electrocution in the Eastern Rhodopes to protect vultures
October 11, 2019
This summer, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) and Elektrorazpredelenie Yug EAD ...
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All together for Vultures: Immediate action prevents possible wind turbine collision for Cinereous Vulture Carrascalinho in Spain
July 18, 2019
Cinereous Vulture Carrascalinho has been flying in the face of danger for ...
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