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Threatened antwren to benefit from creation of new State Park in Rio

29. April 2011

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Threatened antwren to benefit from creation of new State Park in Rio

A new protected area in Rio de Janeiro covers the home of the Critically Endangered Restinga Antwren

When we were up we were up…

26. April 2011

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An adventure to Kadavu, Fiji in search of Collared Petrel.

Trucks and timber seized after Asity Madagascar intervenes

25. April 2011

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Trucks and timber seized after Asity Madagascar intervenes

Asity Madagascar (BirdLife in Madagascar) has helped to strike a blow against illegal loggers in the Tsitongambarika forest Important Bird Area.

Nuevo Registro de Aves para el Chaco: el Añumá en cercanías de Bahía Negra. Anhima cornuta en el Chaco Paraguayo

21. April 2011

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Nuevo Registro de Aves para el Chaco: el Añumá en cercanías de Bahía Negra. Anhima cornuta en el Chaco Paraguayo

Cada día más la naturaleza nos sorprende con algo nuevo, y ya casi llegando a celebrar el Día Mundial de la Tierra, el famoso y comprometido equipo del Dr. Arnoldo Wiens de la Red Guaraní y para el Programa “Naturaleza Paraguay” nos convocó para mostrarnos un ave rara, y sí, precisamente era un ave rara. [...]

Help for the world’s Angriest Birds

21. April 2011

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Angry Birds are taking up the fight to save the world’s most threatened birds from extinction.

Disappointment over European Court of Justice Decision involving SOR (BirdLife in Romania)

19. April 2011

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Disappointment over European Court of Justice Decision involving SOR (BirdLife in Romania)

The European Court of Justice has ruled against the European Commission in a case brought against the Romanian Government.

Washed rockhoppers get ready for release

18. April 2011

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All washed penguins are being kept in newly created pools to swim and feed in the run up to their release back into the wild.

Conservation Leadership Programme announces award winners for 2011

18. April 2011

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The Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) has announced this year’s 30 award-winning projects in 19 different countries, worth a total of $492,000

Tribute to conservationist Roger Jordan

18. April 2011

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The conservationist Roger Jordan, who campaigned tirelessly against illegal hunting of birds, has passed away.

Spring Alive Launched in Poland

15. April 2011

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OTOP (BirdLife in Poland), the international coordinator of BirdLife’s Spring Alive campaign, has just launched its national campaign through its ambassador Odeta Moro-Figureska, a well-known Polish TV personality.

Fresh concerns as President orders Lake Natron soda ash mining fast tracked

15. April 2011

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Fresh concerns have been raised following a directive by the President of Tanzania to fast track the construction of the proposed soda ash factory at Lake Natron in Tanzania.

Ivan Papanin arrives at Tristan

13. April 2011

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More equipment arrives on Tristan to help save the oiled penguins.

Environmental NGOs call for EU budget shift from perverse subsidies to investments in ecosystems and green economy

13. April 2011

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Environmental NGOs call for EU budget shift from perverse subsidies to investments in ecosystems and green economy

Environmental NGOs, including BirdLife Europe, were highlighted in a public hearing at the European Parliament on the environmental impacts of the EU Budget.