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Άλλοι 15 γύπες έχουν καταφθάσει από την Ισπανία
Την περασμένη εβδομάδα αφίχθηκαν αεροπορικώς ακόμη 15 γύπες από την Ισπανία στο
December 19, 2023
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Ομάδες Ανίχνευσης Δηλητηριασμένων Δολωμάτων: Τι μας λένε οι πρώτοι 8 μήνες δράσης τους στην Κύπρo
Η αναφορά για τους πρώτους 8 μήνες λειτουργίας των δύο Ομάδων Ανίχνευσης Δηλητηριασμένων Δολωμάτων (ΟΑΔΔ) αποκαλύπτει την έκταση και τη σοβαρότητα του προβλήματος της χρήσης δηλητηριασμένων δολωμάτων (δ.δ.) στην κυπριακή ύπαιθρο.
October 19, 2023
In the press
Response to the Animal Party’s Condemnation of Griffon Vulture Conservation Efforts in Cyprus
From the LIFE with Vulture project partners: Game and Fauna Service, BirdLife Cyprus, Terra Cypria and the Vulture Conservation Foundation
July 31, 2023
Policy
Making history in the fight against poison use, a serious wildlife crime
This is probably the first time in history that multiple countries are collaborating to fight wildlife crime. The tagline of the Wildlife Crime Academy captures it neatly: “Fighting wildlife crime. Together.”
May 31, 2023
In the press
14 more Griffon Vultures have arrived from Spain
14 more Griffon Vultures have arrived from Spain yesterday 2 March 2023 to support the extremely threatened population of the species on the island.
March 3, 2023
In the press
A first for Cyprus: €21,000 fine imposed for wildlife poisoning
A €21,000 fine was issued by the prosecuting authorities a few days ago for the killing of wild birds using poison baits. The fine represents a big step forward that will hopefully have a strong deterrent effect on similar illegal actions, which have a devastating impact on Cyprus wildlife.
January 23, 2023
All about birds
Update on the recently released Spanish vultures
A month and half has passed since 15 Spanish vultures were released
November 4, 2022
Conservation & Science
First vultures from Spain released in Cyprus
Fifteen Griffon Vultures flown in from Spain last autumn have been released in their new home, the Cypriot countryside.
September 29, 2022
Conservation & Science
Wildlife crime investigation: The first seminar in Cyprus
Wildlife poisoning and the use of poison baits are serious crimes that are often overlooked and not prosecuted effectively. Through CSI, forensic science and judicial processes, the Regional Government of Andalusia reduced illegal wildlife poisoning incidents by 80% over the last 15 years.
July 4, 2022
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Εμπειρογνώμονες από την Ισπανία έρχονται στην Κύπρο για την αντιμετώπιση της χρήσης δηλητηριασμένων δολωμάτων
Εμπειρογνώμονες της Περιφερειακής Κυβέρνησης της Ανδαλουσίας (Junta de Andalucía) έρχονται στην Κύπρο για να μοιραστούν σε εκπαιδευτικό σεμινάριο την τεχνογνωσία και τις διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένες διαδικασίες τους για την αποτελεσματική καταπολέμηση του εγκλήματος κατά της άγριας ζωής.
June 21, 2022
In the press
Terrible blow to the Griffon Vulture population in Cyprus
Joint statement by BirdLife Cyprus and the Game & Fauna Service
On 3 and 4 May, three vultures, including one adult bird and two chicks, were found dead in the Paphos District. These deaths are a huge blow to the species in Cyprus and this tragic event confirms how vulnerable the Griffon Vulture population is in Cyprus and the urgent need to tackle the threats facing this species.
May 11, 2022
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Ειδικά εκπαιδευμένοι σκύλοι επιστρατεύονται στη μάχη ενάντια στα δηλητήρια
Μετά από ενάμιση χρόνο εντατικής εκπαίδευσης στην Ελλάδα, οι δυο σκυλίτσες Sofie και Dixie ράτσας Border Collie έχουν έρθει στην Κύπρο για να αλλάξουν τα δεδομένα στην αντιμετώπιση της παράνομης χρήσης δηλητηριασμένων δολωμάτων στην ύπαιθρο.
April 6, 2022
All about birds
Four Griffon Vulture pairs already active this breeding season
Like many large birds of prey, Griffon Vultures get ready to breed
February 24, 2022
Conservation & Science
Snouts on a mission against poison
As we look to set up our own dog units as part of the LIFE with Vultures project, we talk to the handlers of Greece’s canine heroes. Covering more than 500 kilometers in patrols since their units’ creation, Kouki and Ioli, two four-legged detectives, and their handlers, Dimitris and Victoria respectively, have found and removed from the Greek countryside 119 poisoned animals and 122 poison baits. In the interview that follows, Dimitris Vavylis and Victoria Saravia, handlers of two Anti-Poison Dog Units run by HOS (BirdLife in Greece), share their experience. (Interview date: February 2020)
January 10, 2022
Conservation & Science
How dangerous power lines can be made safer for birds
Overhead power lines can often have negative impacts for wildlife – especially
December 22, 2021
Conservation & Science
Cyprus welcomes 15 Griffon Vultures from Spain
The first 15 Griffon Vultures to support the extremely threatened population of the species on the island arrived in Cyprus in mid-November 2021. This restocking action took place as part of the “LIFE with Vultures” project, which aims to prevent the extinction the Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus from the island and at the same time strengthen its population and preserve it for the long-term.
December 2, 2021
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Καταφθάνουν οι πρώτοι γύπες από την Ισπανία
Τις ερχόμενες μέρες καταφθάνουν αεροπορικώς, από την Ισπανία, οι πρώτοι Γύπες που θα ενισχύσουν τον εξαιρετικά μειωμένο πληθυσμό του είδους στην Κύπρο. Η εισαγωγή Γυπών γίνεται στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος «Ζωή με τους Γύπες» που έχει στόχο να αποτρέψει την εξαφάνιση του Πυρόχρου Γύπα Gyps fulvus από το νησί και παράλληλα να ενισχύσει τον πληθυσμό του και να τον διατηρήσει μακροχρόνια.
November 17, 2021
Conservation & Science
Wildlife Crime Academy – bringing the knowledge home
Over recent decades, around 40-50 Griffon Vultures have died of poisoning, leaving
August 2, 2021
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Vultures: allies in the ecosystem, with added financial benefits
Supporting vulture recovery, so they can act as nature’s ‘clean-up crew’, is not only good for the vultures themselves, it’s also good for our pockets, according to a new study.
June 8, 2021
Conservation & Science
CAA, the wandering Griffon Vulture
The tale of a tagged vulture that reaches the parts that other vultures do not…
April 26, 2021
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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