{"id":32195,"date":"2023-05-03T21:21:09","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T18:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/?p=32195"},"modified":"2025-05-05T15:46:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T12:46:51","slug":"the-incredible-journey-of-a-griffon-vulture-from-spain-to-the-balkans-and-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/es\/blog\/the-incredible-journey-of-a-griffon-vulture-from-spain-to-the-balkans-and-back\/","title":{"rendered":"The incredible journey of a Griffon Vulture from Spain to the Balkans and back"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vultures are known for their long-range dispersal habits, as they tend to explore vast areas, foraging and looking for roosting sites. At the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF), <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/es\/our-work\/monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we closely monitor vultures in Europe,<\/a> both wild-hatched and released, that have been fitted with a lightweight GPS transmitter. Over the years, we have seen incredible journeys,\u00a0but this one caught our attention! A Griffon Vulture <em>(<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/es\/vultures\/griffon-vulture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Gyps fulvus<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em>, probably wild-hatched, made a journey from Spain to the Balkans. In Bulgaria, the bird was fitted with a GPS transmitter and we have been following its movements since then. Can you guess where it is now?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-Bulgaria-Spain-map-1024x430.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-Bulgaria-Spain-map-1024x430.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-Bulgaria-Spain-map-300x126.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-Bulgaria-Spain-map-768x323.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-Bulgaria-Spain-map-18x8.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-Bulgaria-Spain-map.jpeg 1492w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Griffon Vulture from Spain to the Balkans: visiting the Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When in March 2022 a ringed Griffon Vulture was caught in the Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park (Bulgaria), the local team was far from guessing the birds\u2019 origin. Thanks to the ornithological rings from Barcelona Nature Museum that it had, the local team was able to get more information about the vulture. They contacted the Catalan Institute of Ornithology and the ringing group GACO, who sent information about the Griffon Vulture: it was ringed as an adult bird in Barcelona in 2021. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-df033ec2 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__with-tweet uagb-blockquote__tweet-style-classic uagb-blockquote__tweet-icon_text uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">\u201cWe aged the Griffon vulture as a very old individual, at least 10 years old. However, as it&#8217;s not something we can guarantee, we only reported it as an adult.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><cite class=\"uagb-blockquote__author\">Information provided by GACO<\/cite><\/div><a href=\"\/es\/\" class=\"uagb-blockquote__tweet-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tweet<\/a><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the fall of 2022, the vulture was seen in Serbia and in March, when it visited Bulgaria, the local team was able to catch it and fitted it with a GPS transmitter. Despite the fact that many <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/es\/blog\/reintroduction-griffon-vultures-vrachanski-balkan-nature-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Griffon Vultures reintruduced in Vrachanski<\/a> were translocated from Spain, a wild traveller that makes its way alone from Spain to Bulgaria is a rare event! \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-rings-and-release-after-tag-1024x527.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-rings-and-release-after-tag-1024x527.png 1024w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-rings-and-release-after-tag-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-rings-and-release-after-tag-768x396.png 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-rings-and-release-after-tag-1536x791.png 1536w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-rings-and-release-after-tag-2048x1055.png 2048w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-rings-and-release-after-tag-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rings that allowed the identification of the Griffon Vulture and the release after being fitted with a GPS transmitter \u00a9 Hrsto Peshev<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The journey back to Spain&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the data received from the GPS transmitter, we were able to follow the Griffon Vulture\u2019s movements on its quest across the Balkans. After Bulgaria, the bird headed south to Greece and crossed the border with Albania, where it reached the coast. Suddenly, it started travelling upnorth, flew over Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzgovina, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and France and Andorra, before reaching Catalonia (Spain) in April 2023. An impressive journey of almost 3000 kms across 11\u00a0countries! \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its arrival in Catalonia, the Griffon Vulture visited Girona, the surroundings of Barcelona and Tarragona. But its explorer demeanour made it travel further south, cross Valencia and reach Benidorm. Currently, the Griffon Vulture moved slightly north and has been visiting the area around Teruel. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-Bulgaria-Spain.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-Bulgaria-Spain.png 725w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-Bulgaria-Spain-300x267.png 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Griffon-Vulture-Bulgaria-Spain-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Griffon Vulture movements since it arrived in Spain, in April 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Griffon Vultures: impressive birds that contribute to healthy ecosystems\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Griffon Vultures have an impressive soaring ability. With a wingspan of 2.4 &#8211; 2.8 meters, they can stay aloft for hours, using thermal updrafts to gain altitude without flapping their wings. Most adults seem to be sedentary, staying year-round at their breeding colonies. However, some individuals make autumn migrations towards the south, especially juveniles and immatures, and tend to return in the spring. For wild-hacthed birds, it is common to see them vastly exploring other regions, enduring journeys of thousands of kms, as this Griffon Vulture did. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an obligatory scavenger bird, Griffon Vultures <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/es\/blog\/vultures-contribute-to-a-healthier-planet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">play an important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem<\/a>. By removing dead animals from the environment, they likely reduce the risk of disease outbreaks, which can be transmitted by decaying or infected carcasses, and promote nutrient cycle. Their efficient carcass disposal service can help control the population of predators, such as feral dogs, which might be pathogens of diseases.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The importance of following vultures\u2019 movements\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many <a href=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/es\/projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">projects running throughout Europe<\/a>, the VCF in collaboration with many partners,&nbsp;equips released and wild-hatched birds with GPS tags or satellite transmitters. The data provided is extremely useful to understand their behaviour, migration patterns and foraging ranges.&nbsp;This information assists us in carrying out widespread actions that mitigate the risks they face, safeguard flight paths and support the comeback of these vulnerable species. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tagged birds often act as sentinels too. Once suspicious data is received, we coordinate with local partners to check the area and find out possible causes, which allows a swift response to poisoned carcasses or other specific threats impacting wildlife. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are curious to see where this Griffon Vulture will be travelling in the coming months! \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Many thanks to Hristo\u00a0Peshev, from the Bulgarian Association <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fwff.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fund for Wild Flora and Fauna<\/a>, who tagged the Griffon Vulture and provided us detailed information. \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Hristo-Presev-with-the-Spanish-Griffon-Vulture-tagged-in-Bulgaria-1024x472.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Hristo-Presev-with-the-Spanish-Griffon-Vulture-tagged-in-Bulgaria-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Hristo-Presev-with-the-Spanish-Griffon-Vulture-tagged-in-Bulgaria-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Hristo-Presev-with-the-Spanish-Griffon-Vulture-tagged-in-Bulgaria-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Hristo-Presev-with-the-Spanish-Griffon-Vulture-tagged-in-Bulgaria-1536x708.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Hristo-Presev-with-the-Spanish-Griffon-Vulture-tagged-in-Bulgaria-2048x944.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/4vultures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Hristo-Presev-with-the-Spanish-Griffon-Vulture-tagged-in-Bulgaria-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hristo Peshev with the Spanish Griffon Vulture <\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vultures are known for their long-range dispersal habits, as they tend to explore vast areas, foraging and looking for roosting sites. At the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF), we closely monitor vultures in Europe, both wild-hatched and released, that have been fitted with a lightweight GPS transmitter. Over the years, we have seen incredible journeys,\u00a0but this [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":32203,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[212,185,211,16,210,209],"class_list":["post-32195","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-2023-05","tag-bulgaria","tag-gpstransmitter","tag-griffonvulture","tag-monitoringmovements","tag-spain"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The incredible journey of a Griffon Vulture from Spain to the Balkans and back - Vulture Conservation Foundation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A Griffon Vulture made an amazing journey from Spain to the Balkans. 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