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Giant graffiti to help save threatened birds in Bulgaria

In the framework of its on-going Life project aiming at protecting raptors, BirdLife in Bulgaria (BSPB) decided to use creativity to better catch public attention, starting with a giant graffiti in the heart of Sofia.

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National renewable energy Action Plan in Bulgaria ensures biodiversity conservation

Bulgaria has started implementing the regulations of the National Renewable Energy Action Plan 2011 – 2020.

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Bulgarian Important Bird Areas protected

The Bulgarian government has confirmed Special Protection Area extensions for four key Important Bird Areas.

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The restoration of the Belene Marshes brings back the Dalmatian pelicans

BSPB/BirdLife Bulgaria is monitoring the ecological effects of a wetland restoration project on biodiversity.

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The Egyptian Vulture – What’s going on in Africa?

Since 2003 BSPB is working for the conservation of the Egyptian Vulture in Bulgaria. The gained knowledge during these years firmly shows that the main reason for the species decline is the increased adult mortality due to various anthropogenic threats. Significant part of the loss of birds is happening outside Bulgaria during the migration and wintering. In the last 7 years probably more than 20 adult birds did not return from their wintering areas.

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Safe ground for redbreasts

The “Safe Ground for Redbreasts” project is one of the largest and most ambitious initiatives aimed at the conservation of a threatened wildfowl species to be conducted in Europe. It addresses all of the main threats facing the Red-breasted Geese in Coastal Dobrudzha, north-eastern Bulgaria, which supports 80-90% of the world population in winter…

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BSPB uses satellite technology to save eagles from extinction

The Bulgarian Society for Protection of Birds (BirdLife Partner) has announced the start of its new campaign for the satellite tracking of Eastern Imperial Eagles.

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Nada Tosheva – Executive Director at BSPB (BirdLife in Bulgaria)

I am Nada Tosheva, and since 2007 I am the Executive Director of the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB, BirdLife in Bulgaria). I am leading a team of 22 dedicated staff who inspire BSPB members involved in species recovery and monitoring, site conservation and protection, public awareness and citizen science projects.

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