The skies above Cyprus got a bit busier. The fourth group of Griffon Vultures brought in from Spain last February has officially been released, marking a hopeful milestone in efforts to save this struggling species on the island. After spending the last nine months adjusting to their new home in a specialised aviary run by […] The post Fourth group of Spanish Griffon Vultures released in Cyprus to strengthen the island’s population appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The LIFE Safe for Vultures project recently released seven Griffon Vultures from the Villasalto acclimatisation aviary (Sardinia). Seven peculiar stories of resilience and international collaboration, including the one of Mayra, the French vulture donated by the Ligue pour la protection des Oiseaux that unfortunately drowned near the Serpentara Island few days after being released. The […] The post A bittersweet release for the LIFE Safe for Vultures project appeared first on Vulture Conser...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
On 25 August 2025, Croatia formally adopted a Griffon Vulture Management Plan with Action Plan, representing a major milestone for the LIFE SUPport project and for vulture conservation in the region. This new strategic framework is a model for coordinated, multisectoral conservation. It provides a roadmap for safeguarding this iconic scavenger species over the next […] The post Croatia adopts a 10-year management plan to safeguard Griffon Vultures appeared first on Vulture Conservation Fo...| Vulture Conservation Foundation