Massive wildfire caused a direct and significant impact on the recovery of the species in the Nature Park, dealing a severe blow to this protected area Two Cinereous Vulture nests from the small breeding colony in the Douro Internacional were completely destroyed by fire, while six others were damaged to varying degrees. The six Cinereous […] The post Several Cinereous Vulture nests burned in the Douro Internacional Nature Park, in northern Portugal appeared first on Vulture Conservation ...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The mortality rate of the monitored birds stands at 18% and is largely caused by human factors. The 2025 breeding season – the third closely monitored by the LIFE Aegypius Return project – is nearing its end. This year, nine Cinereous Vulture chicks were tagged in the nest, and the work was featured on national […] The post LIFE Aegypius Return reaches milestone of 50 Cinereous Vultures fitted with GPS/GSM transmitters appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
A Rüppell’s vulture, monitored by GREFA, was found dead in southern Portugal. The circumstances are still under investigation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
Illegal killing, poisoning, trafficking and other wildlife crimes are not only threatening biodiversity but also put public safety and health at risk. The Wildlife Crime Academy has been set up to strengthen Europe’s collective response to this type of crime. More than 100 professionals involved in combating environmental crime in 17 countries have already received […]| Vulture Conservation Foundation