Baby Egyptian Vulture in the nest with the only of its kind camera for online observing

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The pair of Egyptian vultures in the nest with the installated camera for online observing, has got their first baby. This happens for third consecutive year and  in the same date - June 1, International Children's Day.

The world’s only of its kind camera for online observing of Egyptian vultures’ nest is installed in Bulgaria by BSPB. It shows in real time the life of one of Earth’s most endangered species.

Anyone can watch the hatchling and to understand when will hatch the second egg here – on the site of the LIFE + project “The return of the Neophron”: www.LifeNeophron.eu

Egyptian Vulture is revered by many cultures, it has been even called ‘the bird of the Pharaohs’. Due to its feeding habits and the attentive care it shows for its young, the ancient Egyptians perceived it as a symbol of maternity and prosperity.

Today, the Egyptian Vulture is the most quickly vanishing bird of prey in Europe. Technologies, like the online video camera, provide us with valuable information for the behavior and feeding of these world endangered birds’, which is needed for their better preservation.