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CategoriesESC Wildlife Birds of prey The Egyptian vulture Vultures Thrace

Birds of Prey: the “Hidden Treasure” of the Dereio Valley

Birds of prey, the «unknown treasure» of the Dereion Valley Birds of prey, the lords of the skies of Thrace, are an integral and valuable part of its natural heritage. In recent years, they have been studied meticulously in some areas, such as the Dadia Forest National Park and the Southern Evros Forest Complex, while in others less so. The […]

CategoriesWildlife Threats Poisoned baits Thrace

Joint patrols of the EMADD with competent services to combat poisoned baits in Thrace

Joint patrols of the National Anti-Poisoning Agency with competent services to combat poisoned baits in Thrace Within the framework of the LIFE program «Restoration of the Black-headed Vulture population and its food chain in the cross-border area of Bulgaria-Greece (LIFE23-NAT–BG–LIFE Rhodope Vulture)», systematic joint patrols are being implemented to identify and remove poisoned baits and dead animals, with the aim of […]

CategoriesWildlife Threats Birds of prey Thrace Cinereous vulture birds

Rescue of a Cinereous Vulture in a Wetland of Thrace

Rescuing a Black Vulture in a Thracian Wetland Black vultures, the imposing "lords" of the skies of mountainous Thrace, rarely fly near the sea. That is why the appearance of a young black vulture in a coastal area surprised us. This bird was born in 2024 in Spain and was released in Bulgaria a few days ago, as part of the cross-border […]

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