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The soft release programme in LIFE Aegypius Return brings hope for the recovery of the Portugal\u2019s most fragile colony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six Cinereous Vultures (Aegypius monachus<\/em>) were returned to the wild on 24 October in the Douro International Nature Park (PNDI). These birds, which had been rescued from the wild in a weak situation and rehabilitated, were at the acclimatisation station located in the PNDI, where they underwent a process of adaptation and loyalty to the territory – a pioneering measure in Portugal, known as soft release<\/em>, implemented by the LIFE Aegypius Return project.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim is to recover the country’s most fragile and isolated colony, which was severely affected by the great fires of last August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cinereous Vultures in the acclimatisation station, socialising with a Cinereous Vulture outside. Image taken by video surveillance cameras<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Acclimatisation after the fires <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The acclimatisation station was opened at an event organised by Palombar<\/a> – Conservation of Nature and Rural Heritage, a partner NGO in LIFE Aegypius Return. In attendance were representatives from Faia Brava – Nature Conservation Association, also a partner in the project, the Centre for Environmental Interpretation and Animal Recovery (CIARA), the Centre for the Recovery of Wild Animals at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Tr\u00e1s-os-Montes and Alto Douro (CRAS HV-UTAD), Uni\u00e3o de Freguesias de Fornos e Lagoa\u00e7a, as well as students from Agrupamento de Escolas Guerra Junqueiro (Freixo de Espada \u00e0 Cinta) and members of the local community.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Group photo – Opening of the acclimatisation station \u00a9 Palombar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Palombar is responsible for the soft release<\/em><\/a> programme and has led the return to freedom of six immature Cinereous Vultures – four males and two females – in a territory that still bears the scars of the great fire of<\/a> August, which killed at least two chicks, destroyed six nests and several conservation infrastructures. The fire even threatened the acclimatisation station itself, forcing the temporary removal of<\/a> the birds and the creation of an emergency plan to guarantee the continuity of conservation efforts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to the strong public response to the appeal launched by Palombar and the project partners, it was possible to resume protection actions for this endangered species. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The release of these six individuals marks a crucial step in strengthening the transboundary Douro International colony, the smallest and most vulnerable in Portugal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue supporting<\/em><\/strong><\/a> this endangered species. Reaching the campaign goal is essential for the next phase of conservation measures.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Acer,
Acer, the Cinereous Vulture chick that died after the fires in the Douro International Natural Park \u00a9 Palombar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Where did the soft-released Cinereous Vultures come from? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A six Cinereous Vultures<\/a> now returned to the wild had been found weakened or malnourished in the wild, in different parts of Portugal: Vidigueira, Cadaval, Ponte de Sor, Porto, Alqueva and Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de Pera. They were rescued and rehabilitated at various centres: CRAS HV-UTAD and CIARA, the Centre for the Study and Recovery of Wild Animals (CERAS), the Centre for the Reception and Recovery of Wild Animals (CARAS), the Gaia Biological Park (CRF-PBG) and the Montejunto Wild Animal Recovery Centre (CRASM).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After rehabilitation, they were transferred to the acclimatisation station located in the municipality of Freixo de Espada \u00e0 Cinta, on a Faia Brava property, in March this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival<\/a> \u2013 and again when they were relocated<\/a> after the August fire \u2013 the vultures were thoroughly examined by veterinarians from CRAS-HV-UTAD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each bird was ringed and equipped with GPS\/GSM transmitters<\/a>, allowing continuous and remote monitoring of their movements and adaptation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Veterinary check-up of a Cinereous Vulture at CRAS HV-UTAD before relocation to the acclimatisation station \u00a9 Palombar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Students give the vultures names inspired by local heritage\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On 14 and 21 October, Palombar carried out environmental education sessions with 6th-grade students from the Guerra Junqueiro School Group in Freixo de Espada \u00e0 Cinta.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sessions explored the ecological role of scavenger birds, the threats they face, and the conservation work carried out under LIFE Aegypius Return. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the second session, students met the Cinereous Vultures in acclimatisation and took part in fun, creative activities to choose their names. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The students\u2019 enthusiasm and participation helped foster a deeper connection with the species and a sense of belonging to the local natural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Environmental education activities at the Guerra Junqueiro School Group \u00a9Palombar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Environmental education activities at the Guerra Junqueiro School Group \u00a9Palombar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The names of the Cinereous Vultures <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The names chosen by the students generally honour the area and the landscape, referring to toponymy and local biodiversity. All the names start with the letter B, to mark the second year of the soft release<\/em> programme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out about each name and the reason given by the students for their choice: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baga <\/strong>(Berry<\/em>)<\/strong>– “We chose Baga because it\u2019s a fruit. Although vultures don\u2019t eat berries, they are important because they clean the environment and prevent disease.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u00e9tula <\/strong>(Birch)<\/em> <\/strong>– “We chose B\u00e9tula because it’s an element of nature and a beautiful name.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bolacha <\/strong>(Biscuit<\/em>) <\/em>– “We wanted a sweet name because we love the vultures and don\u2019t want them to disappear. We want to give a good impression of them so there are more vultures on Earth.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Branco <\/strong>(White)<\/em> <\/strong>– “Initially, we chose Chicken<\/em> (Frango<\/em>) because it looks like a chicken, so it seemed like the right name. But as it had to start with B, we adapted the name to Branco.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brisa <\/strong>(Breeze)<\/em> <\/strong>– “Because vultures need a warm breeze to take flight.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bru\u00e7\u00f3 <\/strong>– “It\u2019s a village near Mogadouro, with many historical monuments, the River Douro, and big trees where vultures nest.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students choose the names of the Cinereous Vultures \u00a9Palombar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Students choose the names of the Cinereous Vultures \u00a9Palombar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shared freedom <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Six students from the two classes took part in the opening of the acclimatisation station. 
Taking turns, each had the unique chance to turn the crank that opens the aviary, allowing the vultures to fly free \u2013 a moving moment witnessed up close (though hidden from the birds to avoid disturbance).
Together, they opened the \u201cdoor\u201d that returned the Cinereous Vultures to the skies of the Douro International Nature Park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opening event of the acclimatisation station \u00a9Palombar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Opening event of the acclimatisation station \u00a9Palombar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The start of a new journey <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the aviary open, one by one, the Cinereous Vultures took off. Some were welcomed by a flock of curious Griffon Vultures (Gyps fulvus<\/em>) that were near the aviary, as if greeting them home. 
They explored the surroundings and the adjacent feeding station for scavenger birds, gradually readapting to life in the wild. 
It is hoped that they will settle and breed in the Douro region, strengthening this delicate cross-border colony. These birds bring new hope for the future of the species in Portugal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cinereous Vultures leaving the acclimatisation cage; Griffon Vultures outside. Image taken from video surveillance cameras.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Over the next months, LIFE Aegypius Return partners will monitor the movements and behaviour of these birds using GPS\/GSM transmitters and field observations to assess the success of their integration into the territory. Since their release, they have remained faithful to the Douro valley. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Movements of the six soft-released Cinereous Vultures since their return to the wild.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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On 24 October, at the same location, three juvenile Griffon Vultures were also returned to the wild. They had also been found weakened in the wild and were rehabilitated at CRAS HV-UTAD. The Griffon Vultures were ringed by the Palombar team as part of the Sentinelas<\/a> project – Threat Monitoring Network for Wild Fauna.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About LIFE Aegypius Return<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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O projeto LIFE Aegypius Return \u00e9 cofinanciado pelo programa LIFE da Uni\u00e3o Europeia.<\/a>O seu sucesso depende do envolvimento de todos os stakeholders relevantes, e da colabora\u00e7\u00e3o dos parceiros: a stakeholders<\/em>, and the collaboration of the partners: the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF)<\/a>benefici\u00e1rio coordenador, e os parceiros locais Palombar \u2013 Conserva\u00e7\u00e3o da Natureza e do Patrim\u00f3nio Rural<\/a>, Herdade da Contenda<\/a>, Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves<\/a>, Liga para a Protec\u00e7\u00e3o da Natureza<\/a>, Associa\u00e7\u00e3o Transum\u00e2ncia e Natureza<\/a>, Fundaci\u00f3n Naturaleza y Hombre<\/a>, Guarda Nacional Republicana<\/a> e Associa\u00e7\u00e3o Nacional de Propriet\u00e1rios Rurais Gest\u00e3o Cineg\u00e9tica e Biodiversidade<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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