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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
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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
Conservation & Science
A bird ate my rod
Although not an excuse for missing school, this is the reality for
March 5, 2019
Conservation & Science
Cape Greco remains safe from golf development
Between the heaps of pessimistic and grim news about nature and the
March 5, 2019
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