The Parc naturel régional du Vercors, one of the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) reintroduction sites, has seen another season filled with both promise and heartbreak. The wild population continues to grow, yet each success is fragile—highlighting why ongoing conservation efforts remain vital for the survival of the species. Wild breeding success: Two pairs, two chicks […] The post The Bearded Vultures of Vercors: A fragile season appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
Meet Oeil Rouge, the bold young Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) with a taste for adventure. Hatched at Richard Faust Zentrum in Austria and released in the Baronnies, France, in May 2024, Oeil Rouge (Red Eye) has proved he’s quite the explorer. His first year in the wild has been a mix of daring escapades, sticky […] The post The adventures of the Bearded Vulture “Oeil Rouge” appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
There’s a new vulture in town! Meet Univers, the latest Bearded Vulture (Gypeatus Barbatus) chick to join the wild cliffs of the Grands Causses as part of the LIFE GypAct project. On 10 June 2025, this young male made the journey from sunny Andalusia, Spain, to southern France—becoming the third and final release of the season in the region.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
This year marks the thirteenth consecutive year of Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) reintroduction in the Grands Causses region of southern France.On 27 May 2025, two young vultures took their first steps into the wild, released as part of the ongoing LIFE GypAct project.| Vulture Conservation Foundation