The soft release programme in LIFE Aegypius Return brings hope for the recovery of the Portugal’s most fragile colony. Six Cinereous Vultures (Aegypius monachus) were returned to the wild on 24 October in the Douro International Nature Park (PNDI). These birds, which had been rescued from the wild in a weak situation and rehabilitated, were […] The post Six Cinereous Vultures (soft) released back to the wild in Douro Internacional appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
We are sad to share the news that Nika, a young Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus) released by the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) in Bulgaria’s Eastern Rhodopes in 2024, has tragically died from electrocution during her autumn migration in Turkey. Hatched at Prague Zoo, Nika was one of several captive-bred Egyptian Vultures […] The post Electrocution remains a significant threat for vultures: Egyptian Vulture “Nika” found dead in Turkey appeared first o...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The WildLIFE Crime Academy project just launched its official website —a practical platform to support on-the-ground enforcement, highlight international collaboration, and lay the groundwork for something bigger: an upcoming Knowledge Exchange Platform that will connect trained professionals across borders. A central hub for wildlife crime Operating across Europe, the Caucasus, and North Africa, the WildLIFE […] The post WildLIFE Crime Academy launches new website appeared first on V...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
Earlier this month, Conservation Director Jovan Andevski and Project Coordinator Uroš Pantović from the Vulture Conservation Foundation joined more than 260 participants from across Europe at the European Ranger Congress. The event was held from October 6–10 2025 in Romania and was organized by the European Ranger Federation, bringing together enforcement agents, national park rangers, […] The post Strengthening collaboration and conservation capacity: European Ranger Congress in Romani...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The NGO Palombar was distinguished with the “Douro + Sustainable” 2025 Award, in the “Revelation” category, for its exemplary work in the recovery and conservation of the Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) in the Douro Internacional region (northern Portugal), carried out under the LIFE Aegypius Return project. An award for the sustainability of Douro’s heritage The […] The post Cinereous Vultures conservation work in Douro Internacional (Portugal) honoured with the “Dour...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
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
Several partners from the LIFE Aegypius Return project took part in the 1st Conference on Toxins in a Forensic Context – The Importance of Expert Analysis, organised by the Drugs and Toxic Substances Sector of the Scientific Police Laboratory of the Polícia Judiciária (LPC/PJ) last September. The event aimed to promote the exchange of experiences, […] The post Fight against wildlife crime highlighted at the 1st Conference on Toxic Substances in a Forensic Context, organised by the Judic...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
In another milestone for the species’ recovery, the 2025 breeding season for Cinereous Vultures in Bulgaria was exceptionally successful. Out of 15 territorial pairs, 10 laid eggs, 8 chicks hatched, and 5 chicks survived to fledging — marking continued progress for the species that only a few years ago was absent from the country.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
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Part 11 of my log to train for and run the Valencia marathon. Overall feeling: Sick 🤒 - Hitting sickness again, acknowledging the signals and taking a break over the weeked.| gobino's bites
Looking back at the past week - W43. A simmering viral infection, moving to Proton mail, more deliberate typing issues with iOS, some movies, books and the shareshot app.| gobino's bites
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Such contrast. Sun at the foreground, dark clouds in the background and rain where I’m standing.| gobino's bites
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Part 10 of my log to train for and run the Valencia marathon. Overall feeling: Sick 🤒 - Hit my sickness again, taking a break for most of the week.| gobino's bites
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A weakened Cinereous Vulture was discovered by a roadside in Italy and, after a challenging rescue, was rehabilitated at a local wildlife center. The bird, traced back to Spain and a rare sight in Italy, was released with a GPS tag but sadly died soon after release, after having returned all the way to… Spain. […] The post When conservation action crosses borders: a Cinereous Vulture rescue across Italy and Spain appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The efforts to understand and protect Cinereous Vultures (Aegypius monachus) in Central Asia continue this year in 2025, with exciting new developments in both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This year, young vultures were tagged with GPS/GSM transmitters provided by VCF to help track their movements, providing critical data for conservation. Kazakhstan: Tagging at Karatau Mountains and […] The post Tagging Cinereous Vultures in Central Asia: Collaboration continues appeared first on Vulture Con...| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park in Greece celebrates a record number of 27 Cinereous Vultures fledgling, with the population reaching its highest breeding numbers in three decades. The breeding success, two years after the wildlfire that almost destroyed the colony, stands as a testament to the past and ongoing conservation efforts in the area. Twenty-seven […] The post Dadia National Park celebrates record fledging numbers appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
Have you ever wondered how Bearded Vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) fit long bones inside their bodies? Thanks to a recent X-ray, we can now see it! At the Vallcalent Bearded Vulture Breeding Unit, our team recently captured something extraordinary — an X-ray showing a whole rabbit leg inside a Bearded Vulture’s stomach. The bird, a young […] The post An X-ray reveals how Bearded Vultures can swallow long bones appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
The Bearded Vultures Captive Breeding Network (EEP), the Richard Faust Zentrum, and the entire Bearded Vultures community bid farewell to BG107, a beloved breeding female with a strong legacy behind her. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of 37-years-old female Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) BG107. She passed away at the […] The post Goodbye BG107, a beloved member of the Bearded Vultures Captive Breeding Network appeared first on Vulture Conservation Foundation.| Vulture Conservation Foundation
A long recovery required three rehabilitation centres and several veterinary interventions Firstborn vulture Pousio is the first known offspring of the most recent Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) colony in Portugal, discovered in June 2024 at Herdade do Monte da Ribeira (HMR), in Vidigueira, Southern Portugal. On 19 July of that year, it was ringed, fitted […] The post Pousio: gunshot Cinereous Vulture survived and is back in the skies of Serra do Mendro, Portugal appeared f...| 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
Part 7 of my log to train for and run the Valencia marathon. Overall feeling: Happy 😊 - Hard but consistent training. First 70km week.| gobino's bites
