Greek and Bulgarian expedition in Ipeiros

31.07.2012

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Last July, Greek and Bulgarian project teams joined their forces once again in an attempt to locate active breeding territories of the species in Western Greece. The field team consisted of 9 Greek and Bulgarian researchers that surveyed for 5 days a large potential breeding area within three Special Protected Areas of Ipeiros. During the expedition 15 old nests of Egyptian Vultures and 2 active areas with single adults were found. Although plenty of signs of past breeding Egyptian vultures were found, unfortunately no active pairs could be confirmed for the present season. This is another sad proof of the dramatic decline the species has undergone during the last decade in Greece.

Poisons were identified as the main problem, as testified the local people. That is why the team observed mainly Short-toed Eagle, Honey Buzzard and Common Kestrel – species which are less susceptible to poison.

Regardless of the bad news, the project team will not give up neither hopes nor efforts and will carry on fighting for the species survival in both countries.

For more information:
Victoria Saravia
Hellenic Ornithological Society
vsaravia@ornithologiki.gr

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