In view of the necessary measures being implemented for slowing down the spread of COVID-19, BirdLife Cyprus has decided to implement a work-from-home working schedule starting from Monday, 16 March and until further notice. We can be contacted via e-mail or through our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Stay safe, keep to hygiene rules at all times and […]
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Dear members, As a precautionary measure given the coronavirus developments in Cyprus and to adhere to the restrictions regarding public gatherings set out by the Ministerial Council, please be informed that the AGM that was planned for this Sunday, 15 March is POSTPONED. As soon as restrictions for public gatherings are lifted, we will announce a new date
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Can you guess how many Natura 2000 sites there are in Cyprus? A whopping 63 Natura 2000 sites! These include both marine and terrestrial sites, with a total area of 1,789 km2. But the key question here is, how many of these are actually properly managed and protected? Hardly any, is the answer… BirdLife Cyprus,
Natura 2000 sites to get a helping hand through 10-year EU-funded project Read More »
Climate change is the talk of the year and with good reason, although it should have been the talk of at least the last two decades. The global temperature has increased by approximately 1.0°C above pre-industrial levels, because of human activities. And this is only the beginning of the world we will be living in,
Nature is struggling around the world. However, organizations such as BirdLife Cyprus give me hope and empower me do my best to protect it. There is still a lot to be saved and we can actually manage to safeguard a lot of it. That is exactly why I am truly happy to take on this
Welcoming Antaia to the team Read More »
Every year, BirdLife Cyprus coordinates two large-scale Griffon Vulture surveys, one in winter and one in late spring, aiming to check on any nesting activity and estimate the current population size of the species, by carrying out simultaneous counts across the entire feeding range of the vultures and also their known breeding and roosting cliffs.
First Griffon Vulture census of the 2020s hints at exciting times ahead Read More »
Every year on 2 February, we celebrate World Wetlands Day (WWD), a day to raise global awareness about the important role of wetlands for people and the planet. To mark this, BirdLife Cyprus is organizing two simultaneous events, one at Paralimni Lake and one at Oroklini Lake, on Saturday, 8 February from 09:30 am –
Celebrating World Wetlands Day at Paralimni and Oroklini Lake Read More »
These past few days, Paralimni Lake has been ‘mysteriously’ losing a significant amount of water, following removal of the earth bund that closes the Lake’s irrigation canal. Although the exact reasons for the removal of the bund remain unclear, behind this act are pressures that are all but mysterious. BirdLife Cyprus condemns this incident, and
Is Paralimni Lake being drained again? Read More »
BirdLife Partners from Cyprus, Poland, Ireland and Malta have teamed up for an environmental education project with the aim to develop environmental educational resources for teachers of students with visual impairment. The project, titled ‘Seeing the World through Nature’, is a collaboration between BirdLife Cyprus, BirdWatch Ireland, BirdLife Malta, the Polish Society for the Protection of Birds (the leading partner), and the Polish
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In many ways, 2019 was a challenging year for nature in Cyprus, but despite that, or because of it (!), we have a lot to be proud of, having worked tirelessly to safeguard birds and their habitats. As the year comes to an end, we take a look back at some of the things that
Highlights from 2019 Read More »
Brussels may have just sent Nicosia a warning over inadequate protection of Natura 2000 sites, but Cyprus seemingly ‘couldn’t care less’ and is giving the green light to a huge new development on Akrotiri Peninsula. This new development concerns the licensing of 78 building plots at Zakaki in Limassol, situated between the Casino-Resort and Zakaki
Cyprus’s most important wetland is being lost bit by bit, despite EU warnings Read More »
The Cyprus Scops Owl is a small owl that is unique to Cyprus. Until now, based on differences in its plumage and song, until recently, the Cyprus Scops Owl (Otus scops cyprius) was treated as a subspecies of the Eurasian Scops Owl (Otus scops scops), which is found in mainland Europe. The Cyprus sub-species was considered
Cyprus Scops Owl is 100% Cypriot and proud Read More »
BirdLife Cyprus, the Game and Fauna Service, Terra Cypria-The Cyprus Conservation Foundation and the Vulture Conservation Foundation have joined forces to provide a lifeline for the threatened Griffon Vulture through ‘LIFE with Vultures’, a new four-year project aiming to prevent the extinction of the species in Cyprus. The Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus is the largest bird in
LIFE with Vultures: a targeted effort to save the Griffon Vulture in Cyprus Read More »
Just days after often virulent reactions against BirdLife Cyprus’ effort to save Ezousa Valley from the proposed Paphos – Polis motorway, the European Commission calls on Cyprus to correct ‘systemic failure’ to protect its Natura 2000 sites. The Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Cyprus, as it considers that Cyprus, since its accession
European Commission calls on Cyprus to correct failure to protect Natura 2000 sites Read More »
The contrast could hardly be greater. While the Cyprus Police anti-poaching unit, which used to be one of the best available anti-trapping tools, is shut down, the impressive progress in the British Bases is proof that ‘where there’s will there’s a way’ when it comes to combating illegal bird trapping. Up until 2016, Cape Pyla was one
The ‘voice’ of almost 2500 citizens saying no to the new Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway was handed this morning to the Deputy Minister to the President, Mr. Vasilis Palmas, at the Presidential Palace. In September, BirdLife Cyprus launched an online petition in an effort to defend Ezousa Valley, a protected Natura 2000 site threatened by the construction of
Almost 2500 citizens say no to the new Pafos-Polis Chrysochous motorway Read More »
We are excited to unveil our new logo! In our new emblem, our endemic Cyprus Wheatear, the iconic bird that has been with us since our formation, comes to life and takes to the skies. The bird is depicted as part of a circle that captures land and sky in the shades of Cyprus nature
BirdLife Cyprus’ new logo Read More »
Recent events and a shocking video that has seen the light of the day raise serious doubts about the ability of the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus to tackle organized and large-scale bird trapping. BirdLife Cyprus is deeply concerned about the authorities’ effectiveness in tackling organized crime related to illegal bird trapping. More specifically, a well-known
The bird trappers who slip through the hands of the authorities Read More »
CABS and BirdLife Cyprus are appalled at the illegal shootings of protected bird species in areas around Cyprus during the peak of bird migration. While monitoring the Larnaca and Famagusta districts for signs of illegal bird trapping, staff and volunteers of the two organisations have recovered shot Bee-eaters in recent days. They also found two rare Corncrakes,
CABS and BirdLife Cyprus condemn the illegal shooting of protected birds Read More »
Ezousa Valley is a unique Natura 2000 site and one of the most untouched valleys carved by rivers flowing from the Troodos mountain range. The valley is a harmonious mix of traditional rural landscape with grazed grasslands and wild scrublands. Ezousa Valley, the birds that call it home and the unparalleled countryside surrounding it are
Pafos-Polis motorway: Public Interest or Public Loss? Read More »
BirdLife Cyprus is inviting the public to celebrate autumn bird migration on Sunday, 6 October at Athalassa National Forest Park. Join BirdLife Cyprus at the bird hide and at the tables next to the south parking area (Latsia entrance), from 9 am to 12 pm to spend a day in the wondrous world of birds
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