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In the press

Τρίτωσε το κακό με τον αυτοκινητόδρομο Αστρομερίτη – Ευρύχου

Η αρχή έγινε με τη Μαρίνα στην Αγία Νάπα, μετά ακολούθησε ο

April 9, 2021

All about birds

Nest box series: Episode 1 – “Barn Owl vs Kestrel”

Our network of Barn Owl nest boxes has been steadily growing these

April 6, 2021

In the press

Illegal bird trapping: plugging one gap only to create another

BirdLife Cyprus’ latest report on bird trapping, for autumn 2020, presents the lowest trapping levels with mist nets ever recorded. Unfortunately, this welcome progress contrasts sharply with a catastrophic recent relaxation of the hunting law, while at the same time limestick use is on the rise.

March 18, 2021

In the press

Cyprus’ Flamingos make headlines on Euronews

The issue of lead poisoning of Flamingos at our key wetlands has

March 10, 2021

Policy

Your voice matters: tell the EU Commission what nature restoration across the EU should look like

Nature as we know it is heading towards extinction. And it’s because

March 10, 2021

All about birds

Early feathered signs of spring

Some things signal the arrival of spring like nothing else. The blossoming

March 10, 2021

All about birds

5 λόγοι γιατί εν πρέπει να τρώμεν αμπελοπούλλια. Τζι ας μεν εν απειλούμενα.

Η πικρή αλήθκεια ένι ότι έσιει εκατοντάδες χιλιάδες λόγους γιατί εν μπορούμεν

March 2, 2021

Announcements

New bird guide for children: What’s that bird? A bird guide for young explorers”

Our popular children’s bird guide “What’s that bird? A bird guide for

March 1, 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

In the press

Almost 17,000 waterbirds wintering at the wetlands of Cyprus

This year’s World Wetlands Day finds Cyprus playing host to almost 17,000 waterbirds as they take refuge from the frozen north at the island’s wetlands.

February 25, 2021

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

All about birds

Ethics in wildlife photography

An article focused on the need to be sensitive and considerate as a photographer when it comes to your impact on nature. Some hints and tips from our member, volunteer and wildlife photographer Ben Porter.

January 20, 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