Eleni Karatzia    A new study confirms the negative impact of humans on large migratory birds, including vultures. Poisoning is still the worst threat to vultures in African Eurasian flyways. In Europe, electrocution seems to be now the main cause of death for vultures, while in Africa illegal killing still has a...

Eleni Karatzia    In recent days, a further Griffon Vultures have arrived in Porto Torres from Spain, poised to take centre stage in the LIFE Safe for Vultures project, aimed at ensuring the presence and long term well being of the Griffon Vulture population in Sardinia. Among these individuals, one hatched in...

Eleni Karatzia    In a collaborative effort, the LIFE Aegypius Return project promotes cooperation between Portuguese and Spanish organisations to strengthen the protection of a cross border Cinereous Vulture breeding colony Herdade da Contenda, situated in Southern Portugal. A close look into the Cinereous...

Eleni Karatzia    Exciting news for vultures continues in Bulgaria, with a record number of Cinereous Vulture and Griffon Vulture pairs in the country. This achievement is the result of decades of conservation efforts across various regions, which have paved the way for a remarkable comeback of these two species....

Eleni Karatzia    Are you passionate about wildlife conservation Do you want to be part of a dedicated team working to restore Europe’s vultures If so, the Vulture Conservation Foundation VCF is seeking a Project Assistant with experience in administrative procedures in Spain, especially related to CITES and...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...