September 7, 2019

The fight against electronic calling devices – Saving the Common quail in Serbia

Although never a common sight for most due to its shy nature, once upon a time the Common quail lived up to its names and was […]
September 6, 2019

World’s only tool-using vulture risks being lost forever

Hailed for its intelligence and majesty, the Egyptian vulture was admired and worshipped throughout history. But decimated by poisoning, electrocution and illegal trophy hunting, the bird […]
September 6, 2019

Tracking the fearless Honey-buzzard to Malta

Despite being a protected species, the European Honey-buzzard is one of the birds that is a victim of illegal killing in Malta. Every year, our partner […]
September 5, 2019

Shipment of illegally killed birds discovered in Slovenia

The Common quail population in Slovenia has decreased by roughly 70% since 2008. Intensive agricultural practices and changes in land-use are wiping out the grasslands that […]
September 4, 2019

Bird that solved migration mystery now killed illegally on its journey

It’s fitting that the White Stork kicked off our Flight for Survival campaign, because this species actually helped scientists to discover the phenomenon of bird migration. […]
September 4, 2019

Magnificent Blackcap: Here’s how YOU can help keep common birds common

It’s take-off time for the #MagnificentBlackcap! This week, this 21-gram songbird is taking off from Europe and migrating to its Mediterranean wintering grounds. So how can […]
September 3, 2019

How law enforcement, birdwatchers, and ornithologists collaborate to protect 85 000 European Honey-buzzards in Italy

The European Honey-buzzard is fearless in the face of stinging wasps and hornets – but it has no defence against illegal shooting for sport. The Messina […]
September 2, 2019

The Common quail – Bird of the Year in Croatia

At least 40 000 quail are killed illegally in Croatia every year, making it one of the worst blackspots for quail around the Mediterranean. Habitat loss […]