Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
What farming future do we want?
What do we want from our farmers? Do we want maximum production, whatever the impact on wildlife, water and air, or lower but more ecologically sustainable production? BirdLife favors the second choice, in large part because it is also good for nature and the countryside. But what right does BirdLife – or anyone else for
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Rare and impressive: 7300+ White Storks in Cyprus
The White Stork Ciconia ciconia is one of the most well-known migratory bird species in the world, traveling in spectacular flocks numbering thousands. With their huge wings, they soar upon rising warm air currents to altitudes of 1500 m and then simply glide over huge distances. Since these warm currents do not form over water, storks travelling
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20+1 Griffon Vultures in the Cyprus sky
One more Griffon Vulture in Cyprus skies can only mean good news for the survival of the species considering the extremely low population size in Cyprus. Thanks to the “LIFE with Vultures” project, BirdLife Cyprus and the Game and Fauna Service have been closely monitoring this year’s Griffon Vulture breeding activity with regular visits to
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New exclusive discounts for BirdLife Cyprus members
As a non-profit and non-governmental conservation organisation, we rely on the support and generosity of our members to help birds and protect nature in Cyprus and beyond. As a way to express our appreciation towards all the people that choose to support us through their membership, we have enriched our discount scheme with more local
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Akrotiri Peninsula SOS: Take action today
The future of Akrotiri Peninsula, the most important area for biodiversity in Cyprus, is currently in the balance. For a long time now, the Peninsula, which could be characterized as the ‘Amazon’ of Cyprus, has faced multiple pressures for development. Projects that have aleady gone ahead or are planned in the area, e.g. casino, golf
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Engaging young minds with mindfulness
My name is Claire Thompson, and I believe that the main cause of many of the environmental, political and social issues we face on the planet today lies in this simple disconnect: we’ve forgotten that we are integrally part of nature. We’ve forgotten that we are nature and we need to open back up to directly ‘feeling’ our innate belonging there. Through
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Risk of further relaxation of law on illegal bird trapping
A new, much-debated law amendment is currently before the Parliamentary Environment Committee. The bill includes two of the worst amendment proposals we have seen in recent years on illegal bird trapping / poaching. The amendments propose that the offence of capturing and killing 14 non-game bird species with limesticks or a shotgun is punished by a
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More and more nest boxes occupied, and not just by Barn Owls
We have just finished our annual Barn Owl nest box monitoring with some very positive results. Out of the 59 nest boxes that we checked this year, 31 nest boxes showed signs of occupation (owl pellets present) and 23 nest boxes have been occupied: twelve boxes by Barn Owls, eight by Cyprus Scops Owls, one
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Three active Griffon Vulture nests confirmed during latest breeding survey
BirdLife Cyprus has been monitoring the Griffon Vulture population in Cyprus for a decade now. Last January, when we carried out the winter vulture census, 2020 was already shaping up to be a better year, but now, we have even more reason to feel optimistic, having confirmed three active Griffon Vulture nests during our latest breeding
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Growing development threat for Akrotiri wetlands
A new project is added to the list of developments that threaten the most important wetland system in Cyprus, at Akrotiri, with further degradation. A haven for thousands of migratory birds and other wildlife, the protected Akrotiri wetlands complex is perhaps the most important area for birds in Cyprus and a go-to destination for nature lovers, tourists
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Europe’s blueprint to save the planet
European Commission releases Biodiversity and Farm to Fork Strategies Today, following multiple delays, the European Commission released its highly anticipated Biodiversity Strategy and Farm to Fork Strategy. These documents will map the main features of the EU’s biodiversity and food-related policies for the coming decade. They are key components of the European Green Deal and will also be
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British Bases lead the way as trapping levels drop in Cyprus
BirdLife Cyprus’ latest report, on autumn 2019 trapping levels, highlights further reduction in the Sovereign Base Areas, with zero trapping activity recorded for the first time at the Cape Pyla trapping black spot. In contrast, developments in the Republic continue to disappoint, as trapping levels have increased. Big trappers continue more-or-less undisturbed and the Cyprus Police
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LIFE with Vultures project website is now live
Learn about the most magnificent and threatened bird of prey of Cyprus and the big effort to save it. The LIFE with Vultures project website is now live. Visit the project’s website at www.lifewithvultures.eu to learn more about the Griffon Vulture, its importance in the ecosystem, the threats it is currently facing and how these will be
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Conservation world calls on UN to make a ‘healthy natural environment’ a human right
BirdLife International, Cambridge, UK: Today, in an open letter to the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, the leading global conservation partnership, BirdLife International, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by calling for the UN to take a bold and unprecedented step: declare a healthy natural environment a fundamental human right. The letter, published in full below,
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10+1 things to do with your children while at home
These past few weeks we are experiencing an unexpected and different daily routine, while staying home and practicing physical distancing, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This unusual, albeit temporary and necessary routine is difficult for all of us, let alone children. That’s why we’ve put together a variety of activities, crafts, games, videos and documentaries to keep children busy
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Vulture Island Trilogy: Celebrating vultures through storytelling
“Picture the scene: high limestone cliffs on the right, reaching up into the azure sky and more limestone cliffs plunging down to the jade blue Mediterranean on the left. I’ve just driven through Episkopi and I’m enjoying the view when suddenly, something catches my eye. A huge bird launches itself from the cliff-top onto the
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#HomeBirding – A mini bird race to beat the blues away
n support of the Champions of the Flyway bird race. Join us for a unique and fun mini bird race to help beat the isolation blues away! Nature can lift our spirits and help us connect with those around us. We may be confined to our homes, but we can still be connected to nature through birds
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Challenge met: half-marathon completed and €1,500 raised for birds!
A couple of months ago, our colleague Romina Constantinou decided to challenge herself and so embarked upon a personal journey with a purpose: to train and run a half-marathon, fundraising in support of BirdLife Cyprus, birds and nature, along the way. During migration, birds face a lot of challenges and obstacles before they manage to get
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