Vultures know no borders, and conservation efforts should follow the same route. A male Cinereous Vultures, released in Bulgaria in May by the LIFE Rhodope Vulture programme, was recently rescued in Serbia, thanks to an international action. The unfortunate protagonist of this misadventure is an adult Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) male. His GPS transmitter signalled […] The post Cinereous vulture rescued in Serbia thanks to regional and international collaboration appeared first on ...| 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
Long before science highlighted vultures ecological importance, cultures around the world had already developed deep symbolic connections to these incredible raptors. From symbols of life and renewal to dark omens, vultures have played many roles in myth, religion, and rituals in human history. Vultures have long held a complex and fascinating place in human culture, […] The post More than scavengers: how vultures influenced cultures and religions appeared first on Vulture Conservation ...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
One instrument to monitor vultures’ movements, behaviour and overall condition: the GPS tracker. It is one of the most powerful tools used not only to monitor individuals, but to shape conservation actions. Let’s take a closer look at how the process works and why organisations like the Vulture Conservation Foundation have been investing so much […] The post Behind the scenes of GPS tracking in vultures conservation appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
2025 marks the eighth year of consecutive Bearded Vultures releases in Maestrazgo, Spain. This year the team welcomed a male and female named Hades and Hera, respectively. The two recently made their first flight. For the eighth consecutive year, the Maestrazgo Reintroduction Project released young captive-bred Bearded Vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) in the Tinença de […] The post First flight for Hades and Hera: two young Bearded Vultures released in Maestrazgo this year appeared firs...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
For the first time in over a century, a Bearded Vulture hatched and fledged in the wild in Cantabria, Spain. The young bird, named Candela, marks a major milestone in the long-running effort to bring this iconic species back to the Picos de Europa. A century-long absence broken The Bearded Vulture that was absent from […] The post First wild-hatched Bearded Vulture takes flight in Cantabria after a century appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
Italy’s rarest raptor nests on Capo Caccia (Sardinia) cliffs for the 7th year consecutively. An Egyptian Vulture pair spontaneously colonized Sardinia for the first time, breeding in Porto Conte Regional Park since 2019. An extremely rare event that rewards years of vultures conservation actions on the island. When a Egyptian Vultures (Neophron percnopterus) pair chose […] The post Egyptian Vulture pair chooses Sardinia to nest once again appeared first on Vulture Conservation Found...| 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