Conservation & Science
Griffon Vulture population remains steady according to latest census
Another annual winter Griffon Vulture census was completed with success last December,
February 25, 2021
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Conservation & Science
Monitoring birds with camera traps
Can you spot the camera in the photo below? Barely, right? Birds also tend not to notice it. This is why this nifty gadget is helping us record key data on key species, with zero disturbance and without us even being there.
February 25, 2021
Conservation & Science
Call for the annulment of relaxation of bird protection law
In early December, a serious relaxation of bird protection law was voted
January 5, 2021
Conservation & Science
The story of a young Griffon Vulture named Kostis
Kostis’ story began about a year ago, when he/she was still the one and only egg in the nest, and of course, long before we decided to give it the name we did.
January 5, 2021
Conservation & Science
New European Breeding Bird Atlas, a milestone for biodiversity research and nature conservation in Europe
The second European Breeding Bird Atlas (EBBA2) has been published today, 3
December 3, 2020
Conservation & Science
Simulating the future of the Griffon Vulture in Cyprus
Throughout the world, vultures face severe population declines and local extinctions due
November 3, 2020
Conservation & Science
Tape lures shown to aggravate bird trapping in Cyprus
New study shows tape lures increase target species captures on mist nets by eleven-fold, while also increasing bycatch.
October 6, 2020
Conservation & Science
20+1 Griffon Vultures in the Cyprus sky
One more Griffon Vulture in Cyprus skies can only mean good news
August 4, 2020
Conservation & Science
Akrotiri Peninsula SOS: Take action today
The future of Akrotiri Peninsula, the most important area for biodiversity in
August 3, 2020
Conservation & Science
Risk of further relaxation of law on illegal bird trapping
A new, much-debated law amendment is currently before the Parliamentary Environment Committee.
July 2, 2020
Conservation & Science
More and more nest boxes occupied, and not just by Barn Owls
We have just finished our annual Barn Owl nest box monitoring with
July 2, 2020
Conservation & Science
Three active Griffon Vulture nests confirmed during latest breeding survey
BirdLife Cyprus has been monitoring the Griffon Vulture population in Cyprus for
June 5, 2020
Conservation & Science
Natura 2000 sites to get a helping hand through 10-year EU-funded project
Can you guess how many Natura 2000 sites there are in Cyprus?
March 3, 2020
Conservation & Science
What would a Cypriot Greta Thunberg say about Cyprus’ plans to tackle the climate crisis?
Climate change is the talk of the year and with good reason,
March 3, 2020
Conservation & Science
First Griffon Vulture census of the 2020s hints at exciting times ahead
Every year, BirdLife Cyprus coordinates two large-scale Griffon Vulture surveys, one in
February 5, 2020
Conservation & Science
Flamingo breeding in Cyprus: will our handsome pink visitors ever make it?
The Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus is the largest of the world’s six species
January 1, 2020
Conservation & Science
Highlights from 2019
In many ways, 2019 was a challenging year for nature in Cyprus,
December 24, 2019
Conservation & Science
Pambos, the wandering turtle
Pambos, a satellite-tagged loggerhead turtle named by the Bycatch Project team, is
July 29, 2019
Conservation & Science
The Barn Owl project: From small beginnings to a national action plan
It is always rewarding to see the smile on a farmer’s face
July 2, 2019
Conservation & Science
What’s Lady’s Mile besides Limassol’s top beach, and why the fuss?
Swimming, sunbathing, watersports, you name it. Lady’s Mile is by far the
July 2, 2019
Conservation & Science
Anti-poaching camps give Honey Buzzard sweet taste of success
The European Honey-buzzard is fearless in the face of stinging wasps and
May 3, 2019
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