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BirdWatch Ireland

Mission of the organisation: to protect and study birds and their habitat.

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Europe’s seas are at a tipping point. Here’s our step-by-step science-based roadmap to guide the EU in restoring marine life by ending overexploitation, destructive practices, and pollution.

Read articleBlue Manifesto: The Roadmap to a healthy ocean in 2030

Among the four vulture species found in Europe, the Egyptian Vulture is not only the smallest but also the one whose population is sadly still in decline. The adult Egyptian Vulture is easily identified by its striking white plumage, bright yellow face, and distinctive wedge-shaped tail. Beyond its unique appearance, this bird plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by disposing of carcasses and stopping diseases from spreading.

Read articleMigratory bird of the month: Egyptian Vulture

This morning, a majority of EU Member States agreed to adopt the European Commission’s proposal [1] to downgrade the protection status of the wolf under the Bern Convention. This shift opens the door to wolf culling as a false solution to livestock depredation, which runs counter to Europe’s commitment to safeguard and restore biodiversity. The decision went through after Germany unexpectedly changed its position from abstention to support at the last minute.

Read articlePress Release: Europe weakens wolf protection – Major blow to science and biodiversity