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26  mars     15h26
Optimistic developments in Portugal’s most vulnerable Cinereous Vulture breeding colony
Eleni Karatzia    During the breeding season, the LIFE Aegypius Return project team observed optimistic activities and made an exciting discovery while monitoring the smallest and most fragile Cinereous Vulture colony in Portugal, situated in the Douro International region. Breeding behaviour confirmed for the...
21  mars     12h33
Latest Griffon Vulture census in Sardinia reveals population trends, breeding success, and more
Eleni Karatzia    In a promising development for conservation efforts, recent data reveals a notable increase in the Griffon Vulture population in Sardinia, with an . rise observed in . These findings stem from the annual census conducted on October , as part of the objectives of the LIFE Safe for...
14  mars     14h44
Rare observation of Bearded Vulture in unfrequented region
Eleni Karatzia    It’s not the first time a young Bearded Vulture we are tracking has ventured into unexpected places, but it’s one of the first times, if not the first, the species was sighted in the Friuli region near Udine in Italy. And it wasn’t the only one. The background of Nepomuk Nepomuk is one of the ...
08  mars     06h00
Portuguese stakeholders strengthen cooperation for the conservation of the Cinereous Vulture
Eleni Karatzia    As part of the LIFE Aegypius Return project, NGOs and the competent authorities are once again pooling their capacities and efforts to monitor the reproduction of this endangered species. Ensuring exchange of experiences The last few days of February brought together the partners of the LIFE...
06  mars     18h19
Griffon Vulture prevails over near-fatal electrocution in Sardinia
Eleni Karatzia    It seemed impossible for Ciuffo to survive a near fatal incident of electrocution in Sardinia. Despite the initially grim prognosis, the Griffon Vulture endured and fully recovered, allowing him to return home to Bosa. Ciuffo stands as the first Griffon Vulture in Sardinia to survive and fully...
23  février     18h25
It looks like Cinereous Vulture chicks will hatch again in Bulgaria
Eleni Karatzia    In an exciting start to the season, two pairs of Cinereous Vultures have laid eggs and are now diligently incubating them in the scenic Balkan Mountains in Bulgaria. This exciting development owes its success to the reintroduction programme, Vultures Back to LIFE, which was led by the Green...
21  février     16h30
Why did the Egyptian Vulture pair choose to nest in Sardina? New study provides answers
Eleni Karatzia    Once considered a rare visitor to Sardinia with no breeding records, an Egyptian Vulture pair established a nesting presence on the island and successfully bred. The intriguing question arises: What prompted this particular pair to choose Sardinia as their nesting site In seeking answers to this,...
15  février     17h52
Filmmaker needed for LIFE Aegypius Return documentary in Portugal and Western Spain
Eleni Karatzia    We are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for filmmakers to be part of an impactful conservation project the LIFE Aegypius Return project. This ambitious project, co financed by the European Union’s LIFE Programme, aims to expand and consolidate the Cinereous Vulture population in Portugal...
14  février     10h27
Vultures have personality too - in life and death
Eleni Karatzia    The movements of the Cinereous Vultures tagged with GPS GSM transmitters within LIFE Aegypius Return reveal very distinct individual patterns, which also result in very diverse life histories and some sad endings. Vulture ecology and personality’ Cinereous vultures are philopatric animals that...
09  février     19h15
Technical guidelines for maximizing Bearded Vulture captive-breeding results
Eleni Karatzia    In the face of numerous challenges in the wild, the Bearded Vulture requires dedicated conservation efforts. At the forefront of this mission is the Bearded Vulture Captive Breeding Network, a collaborative initiative coordinated by the Vulture Conservation Foundation VCF on behalf of the...
31  janvier     10h47
Meet the first Bearded Vulture chick of 2024 hatched in captivity
barbara    Hurray The first Bearded Vulture chick born in captivity this year saw daylight on January at the Richard Faust Zentrum in Austria. The chick is strong and healthy and, in some days, will be adopted by a foster Bearded Vulture pair. The first Bearded Vulture chick of The newborn Bearded...
29  janvier     14h42
A Bearded Vulture in Norway?
barbara    Surprising news from Norway An immature Bearded Vulture Gypaetus barbatus made a remarkable incursion into the Norwegian skies that surprised all bird lovers of the country. It was first seen in late December and recently observed again in the same area. Will it survive the snowy winter...
25  janvier     10h36
Wild Bearded Vultures in Corsica building the nest LIFE GypRescue
barbara    How do Bearded Vultures build their nest in the wild In the framework of the GypRescue LIFE project, webcameras have been installed in wild nests in Corsica, to follow from close the breeding season and identify the main threats hindering reproductive success. A new YouTube channel is now...
23  janvier     10h22
Bearded Vulture LIFE: project website recently launched
barbara    The Bearded Vulture LIFE project has a new website, where you can follow all the updates and efforts in Bulgaria. The seven year project will bring the Bearded Vulture Gypaetus barbatus back from extinction in Bulgaria and strengthen the reintroduced populations of Cinereous Vulture Aegypius...
18  janvier     12h52
Griffon Vulture decline in Kazakhstan
barbara    A recently published research paper evidences a catastrophic decline in the Griffon Vulture population, in Kazakhstan. In just twelve years, the number of active nests in the Karatau mountains decreased by . What are the reasons behind this decline From Europe to Asia, the Griffon Vulture...
16  janvier     16h38
We’re hiring a Communications Officer Join our flock
barbara    Are you skilled in the art of communications and willing to work for wildlife conservation We are currently looking for a curious and creative mind, experienced in crafting engaging content. The new Communications Officer will give voice to our conservation efforts across Europe, and embolden our...
15  janvier     17h36
Another 49 police officers trained in rescuing and handling Cinereous Vultures in Portugal LIFE Aegypius Return
barbara    In Portugal, wildlife rescue is usually ensured by a special department SEPNA within the police GNR Guarda Nacional Republicana . Forty nine police officers from mainland Portugal and the islands are receiving training to join this special force. The LIFE Aegypius Return project has been one of...
14  janvier     09h30
The cloacal kiss of Bearded Vultures
barbara    With a wingspan of up to . m and huge tails that stand in the way, copulating is a complex task for Bearded Vultures Gypaetus barbatus . In this amazing slow motion video, recorded by Hansruedi Weyrich, two magnificent adults copulate, and it is possible to see what we charmingly refer to as the...
12  janvier     12h43
Egyptian Vulture: technical guidelines for captive-breeding and release
barbara    CERM, the Endangered Raptors Centre NGO based in Italy, has recently published technical guidelines for the Egyptian Vulture, providing a comprehensive framework for breeding the species in captivity and strategically releasing captive bred individuals into the wild. Produced within the framework...
10  janvier     17h53
A sad Goodbye to Roc Genèse, the first wild-hatched Bearded Vulture tagged in the French Pyrenees
barbara    There are birds whose names we don’t easily forget. Bearded Vulture Roc Genèse was one of them. Today, we share his life story and his unfortunate death. Unexpected situations happen frequently in captive breeding centres; the dedicated staff that ensure these birds’ well being on a daily basis are...