In the project LIFE07 NAT/BG/68 п during the winter 2012-2013 the sheep herds of FWFF and FWFF-Sofia (about 700 sheep) overwintered in Sakar. The aim is to be restored the ancient tradition of transhumance. This way valuable habitats are maintained in optimal condition to the benefit of threatened species. Moderate grazing in certain seasons maintain and improves [...]
On March 21-th, FWFF has compensated 6 farmers in the villages of Polena and Gorna Breznitsa in Kresna Gorge for their losses of livestock due to wolf attacks. Six goats and three sheep were given in order to stimulate the livestock breeders to take due measures to avoid depredation of their herds. This way it is believed the [...]
Today was proven the first laid egg of Griffon Vulture in Kotel Mountain for the last 50 years. The birds were released by FWFF in Kotel Mountain in 2009. One of the birds is a French donated by Bioparc Zoo de Doue, while the other is spanish received within the Balkan Vulture Action Plan. The [...]
A Griffon Vulture, released from the area of Kotel, Eastern Balkan Mountains, built its nest in the last remaining vulture colony in the Eastern Rhodopes. Our colleagues from BSPB found the odd couple during the regular monitoring on the Griffon Vulture colony near Madzharovo, Eastern Rhodopes. We recognized “our” bird by the blue wing tag [...]
Eight electric pylons dangerous for vultures in Kresna Gorge were equipped with perch discouragers. In 2012 two Griffon Vultures were electrocuted on two of these 20 kV electric pylons. One of the birds was released within the project, while the other was a guest juvenile, probably originating from Croatia. Vultures native to Balkan Peninsula are [...]