The future of our countryside is up for debate in Brussels right now, with BirdLife leading the calls for a sustainable and wildlife-friendly EU farming policy. Yes, the dreaded CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) again. And no, common sense has not yet prevailed. Too many bureaucrats, politicians (and farming lobbies) across the EU still seek to […]
Last chance for the CAP Read More »
Cape Greco is not only the most spectacular area of the east coast of Cyprus, it is also known for its rich biodiversity as it is home to unique flora and fauna species. Despite its beauty and ecological value however, the area faces a number of serious threats. Cape Greco is not only the most spectacular
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On 18 March 2018, we held our Annual General Meeting for 2018 which took place at the Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre. In total, 54 members of BirdLife Cyprus attended the AGM, where a report on the 2017 activities was presented as well as the 2018 workplan and budget. During this year’s AGM there were elections
A newly-elected BirdLife Cyprus Council Read More »
The BirdLife Cyprus documentary ‘Wings on the Wind’ is now available online for all to enjoy and learn about the birds of our island, after a series of successful screening events in Cyprus and abroad since its premiere in April 2017! Our documentary ‘Wings on the Wind’ started its ‘migration journey’ on a wonderful spring
‘Wings on the Wind’ continue their journey online! Read More »
A striking reduction in bird trapping was achieved in Cyprus in autumn 2017, thanks to effective enforcement, combined with newly deterrent sentencing and operations targeting trapping areas. More and continued action is called for to ensure this positive step is turned into a permanent end to large-scale trapping. Monitoring data for autumn 2017 showed a
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The Sea Caves area in Peyia, one of the most spectacular natural formations of the island, a habitat to the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus and also an important area for migratory bird species, is now under serious threat. Even though the area is part of the Akamas Peninsula Natura 2000 area, housing developments and
SOS – Sea Caves under serious threat Read More »
It’s always disheartening to see birds fall victims to wildlife crime, especially when these are birds of prey, born to reign the skies. In the last months a series of illegal bird killing incidents have come to our attention with victims two Bonelli’s Eagles, a Hen Harrier, a Common Buzzard, a Griffon Vulture and a
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With nature coming into bloom and spring migration underway, we change scenery for the last workshop within the framework of our creative mapping competition ‘Wild for nature’ by BirdLife Cyprus. Within the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, BirdLife Cyprus in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities is holding a creative mapping
A different exploration of the Archaeological Site of Kato Paphos Read More »
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