Illegal trade in endangered vultures parts uncovered in West Africa

27.05.2014

New evidence for illegal trade in endangered vulture parts to feed the black magic market in Nigeria and Niger has been uncovered with the help of the partners of the LIFE+ project from Bulgaria and Greece and other partner organizations in Africa. The illegal scheme, which involves traditional vulture hunters and traders, was uncovered thanks to the Egyptian vulture,...

How we celebrated the International Vulture Awareness Day 2014

23.05.2014

We suppose that you remember the amazing graffiti that the boys from 140 ideas made on one of the walls in the courtyard of the school "St. Kliment Ohridski " in Haskovo? Yes - of course! The drawings fill with pride the students, the teachers, and the parents. The interest in our favorite Egyptian vulture was so great that we decided to take teachers and students in...

‘The Return of the Neophron’ LIFE+ project on SSIG meeting 2014

20.05.2014

The 14th Sahelo-Saharan Interest Group ( SSIG ) Annual Meeting was held in Porto between 30th of April and 2nd of May 2014. The meeting is an annual forum for all those working in wildlife conservation within the arid areas of North Africa and the Middle-East and provides an opportunity to bring people together to share ideas and projects, and to continue a strong...

Another threat – ketoprofen’s free usage in veterinary medicine in Bulgaria

11.05.2014

Along with Diclofenac there is another veterinary drug that is lethal for vultures – ketoprofen. In Bulgaria the usage of Diclofenac is not licensed, while ketoprofen is freely used in the veterinary medicine. That is said in the answer of Bulgarian Food Safety Agency to the question of the BSPB concerning the legal status and the usage of Diclofenac in Bulgaria....

Another poisonous “welcome” for the Egyptian Vultures in Greece?

11.05.2014

May Day is usually a happy day. People from all around the world celebrate the arrival of spring according to the traditions of their countries. In many countries, including Greece, it is also the International Workers’ Day. However this year, it turned out not to be a day for celebration for the HOS team members. An adult Egyptian Vulture was found in bad condition...

Searching for the migration routes along the Adriatic coast of Albania

01.05.2014

Searching for migration routes always is a big challenge, especially when there is no information from previous studies! This pilot study of migratory birds in Albania was held by BSPB and the organization "Protection and Preservation of Natural Environment in Albania" (PPNEA) during the first two weeks of April. The main objectives of the expedition were to study...