Wind turbines in Thrace, an insurmountable barrier for black vultures! «Green» energy at the cost of biodiversity? A new study, in the scientific journal Biological Conservation, once again highlights worrying data about the black vulture population. Analyzing telemetry data from two decades (2004–2022), it was examined how the black vulture population responds to an area where wind farms […]
CategoriesESC Wildlife Birds of prey The Egyptian vulture Vultures ThraceBirds 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 […]
The regeneration of the forest through the wings of small birds After the devastating fires of 2023 in the Dadia Forest, an important question arose. How will small birds (ratites) respond? A group that directly depends on the availability of living trees for nesting and food. With the loss of part of the natural nesting sites, the need arose […]
CategoriesWildlife Threats Birds of prey Thrace Cinereous vulture birdsRescuing 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 […]
CategoriesWind farms Press release birdsThe Decentralized Administration of Macedonia - Thrace puts a stop to wind farms in burnt areas! 11 applications for wind farms in the burnt area of Evros and neighboring unburned areas were rejected November 6, 2025 A very positive development for the future of biodiversity and the restoration of the burnt area of Evros, with the thunderous "NO" of the Decentralized Administration […]
CategoriesWind farms Press release birdsDiscussion on the siting of wind farms and their impacts on birds Laimos, October 27, 2025 At the old Town Hall of Laimos, Prespa, an event by the Society for the Protection of Prespa was held on Monday, October 20, on the topic: «Wind power plants (WPPs), vultures, vultures and pelicans – Is coexistence possible?», with the participation of journalists from central media specializing in environmental issues. In […]
CategoriesBirds of prey The Egyptian vulture Evros ThraceA small ring reveals the story of the last Egyptian vultures in the Balkans For years now, our vultures have been proving that wildlife knows no borders. For this reason, their research and protection often requires cross-border cooperation. A few days ago we had a pleasant update from our colleagues in Bulgaria (Bulgarian […]
Fatal flight for the owl Another victim of electrocution was found on Thursday, July 10, 2025, on a medium-voltage power transmission line that carries electricity to the antenna facilities located on the highest peak of the Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli National Forest Park, Kapsalo. A black vulture and an owl from […]
CategoriesBirds of prey Events Thrace Sundays with nature Habitats birds«Sundays with Nature»: 158 participants and strong messages about nature and its protection The nature of Evros embraced 158 participants through the five Sunday excursions organized by the Thrace Biodiversity Protection Society in the spring of 2025. Entitled «Sundays with Nature», this initiative highlighted the need for a reconnection […]
“The vultures of Thrace in the spotlight” This spring, our environmental organization successfully completed the information and awareness-raising campaign for the vultures of Thrace, entitled «The vultures of Thrace in the spotlight» with the aim of protecting these rare and valuable birds. 7 schools, 241 students and 28 teachers participated in the initiative, the […]
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