The mapping of dangerous electricity poles started

17.09.2012

Since the beginning of September we strated the mapping of the 20 kW dangerous electricity network in the Eastern Rhodopes. There are concentrated the biggest part of the Egyptian vultures nests in Bulgaria. For five days fieldwork in the region of Madjarovo we marked and described the characteristics of over 550 electric pole. A total of 55 km electricity lines in...

Wind Farm stopped to save the life of a juvenile Egyptian vulture

14.09.2012

The juvenile Egyptian vultures are still inexperienced. Sometimes they need a little luck and care at the right time to continue their flight without any problems. So, this is the story of Dobri. Hatched in a nest in Northern Bulgaria, he obtained a satellite transmitter on 1st of August this year. Only 10 days later he made his first successful attempt to fly. After that...

Second Egyptian vultre was found dead in a month

04.09.2012

The Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds found another dead Egyptian vulture in just one month. Both birds have died in the Eastern Rhodopes. It seems that the vulture had died of electrocution. The body was found near an electric pole. After his death, the vulture was torn by terrestrial predators. Electorcution is a common cause of mortality amongst birds. The...

We celebrated the International vulture awareness day

04.09.2012

This Saturday, with wonderful weather and good spirits, we celebrated the International vulture awareness day. Bulgarian society for the protection of birds’ (BSPB) information center „Eastern Rhodopеs” opened gates for everybody who wants to know more about these incredible birds. Citizens and many guests of Madjarovo town visited the interactive...

Preparation to help the young rescued Egyptian vulture migrate

31.08.2012

The chick we sent to rehabilitation center in the middle of August was examined and it was decided that its health is perfect and it is able to be released when its growth will be completed. Having strong willing to help our rescued chick (http://lifeneophron.eu/en/news-view/87.html) to migrate to Africa, we had to make some preparation in order to get the chick ready...

International vulture awareness day. Welcome in Madjarovo – day of open gates!

28.08.2012

On 1-st of September, this year, together with the Autumn is coming the International Vulture Awareness Day . This is one of these days when we can take a break from the intensive life and give us the opportunity to look back at the nature. That is why we invite you to visit the „vulture center“ in Madjarovo town, where you can learn more about this...