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Reintrodcution of Griffon Vulture in Pirin
The Re-introduction of Griffon Vulture in Pirin Mountain started
Long time prepared the first release of Griffon Vultures in Kresna Gorge of Pirin Mountain in SW Bulgaria became possible after the joint effort of the Spanish organization GREFA and the Bulgarian Fund for Wild Flora and Fauna. The results until now are more than promissing. The first breeding attempt recorded in the Gorge after more than 60 years of absence of the species. at leaset 2 more breeding pairs making breeding dislpalys. 8-9 permanently present birds at the feeding site. 3-5 exogenus birds were atracted. Local people get more and more familiar with vultures, wildlife and the conservation efforts of FWFF. The Compensation programe for depredated livestock carried out by FWFF is now fully supporting the conservation of the vultures as well as decreases the man/predators conflict.
Latest news
- One Day Birds of Prey Observations in Kotel
- Egyptian Vultures again present in Kotel in 2010
- Griffon vulture released in Kotel from FWFF observed in Kresna Gorge
- It is the third year the Fund for Wild Flora & Fauna (FWFF) organizes the Festival of Transhumance in the town of Kotel, Bulgaria.
- Official presentation of project “Return the vultures” on the 15th of April at the hotel “Saint Sofia” in Sofia
Karakachan dog
During communist times all the farms were collectivized so only large herds of livestock existed which were permanently watched over by shepherds and were kept securely locked up in state farms at night. This made the role of the Karakachan as a guard dog redundant and the breed came close to extinction. More...
