Every year, on the first Saturday of September, people around the world take a moment to recognise a group of birds that rarely gets the appreciation it deserves: vultures. International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) is more than a date—it’s a chance to rethink how we view these misunderstood creatures and to help protect them before […] The post Why International Vulture Awareness Day matters and how you can celebrate appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
On October 17 and 18, international experts will address the effects of lead in hunting ammunition on wildlife, human health and the environment in a workshop being organised in NE Italy. The event is being organised by the Association of Ornithological Studies and Ecological Research of Friuli Venezia Giulia (ASTORE APS), in collaboration with the […] The post Lead, a Borderless Poison: International Symposium on the Effects of Hunting Lead Ammunition on Wild Birds, Environment, and Human ...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
Vultures face multiple threats worldwide that have put many species at risk of extinction. Understanding these threats is essential for effective conservation. Information, advocacy, and local and international targeted action focussing on those threats are crucial to protecting vultures worldwide. Unintentional poisoning with poison baits Poisoning wildlife, an illegal action all over the world, is […] The post A world of threats and how to mitigate them appeared first on Vulture Con...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
If you’re passionate about vultures and their conservation, Vulture News is a must-read. Published by the IUCN Vulture Specialist Group, this peer-reviewed journal has been a cornerstone of vulture science for decades, sharing the latest research, insights, and field observations from experts around the world. As Europe’s leading vulture conservation organisation, we at the Vulture […] The post Discover Vulture News: The voice of global Vulture Conservation & Research appeared first...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
Bulgaria’s endangered Egyptian Vultures have faced another tragedy this year — the second poisoning incident of 2025 has claimed the life of a breeding female and set off a race to save her only chick. Another Egyptian Vulture suspected to be poisoned. In recent days, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) noticed […]| Vulture Conservation Foundation
