Eight Cinereous Vulture chicks were reared in Bulgaria this year. It is the highest number recorded since the species was reintroduced there.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The journey to restore Bearded Vultures to the skies of Bulgaria has always been one marked by ambition, dedication, and a clear understanding of the risks involved. Now, just weeks after the historic release of the country’s first three Bearded Vulture chicks into the wild, we are faced with the sobering reality that not every bird will make it through this critical adaptation phase.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
On May 17, 2025, the ancient Tuida Fortress in Sliven bore witness to a historic moment for Bulgarian biodiversity: the first-ever release of Bearded Vultures into the wild in Bulgaria. This long-awaited milestone marked the species’ symbolic and physical return to the Bulgarian skies, more than five decades after their disappearance. The event, held as part of the Bearded Vulture LIFE project, was the result of tireless conservation efforts spanning nearly 30 years.| Vulture Conservation Foundation