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In the heart of Europe, in the eastern Slovakian lowland, lies a unique and beautiful wetland known as Hal’s marsh. For millennia, the natural pulse of the lowland Laborec river has carried water from spring floods into this marsh. Covering an area of 23 hectares, Hal's marsh is one of the last and largest natural wetlands in this region of Slovakia.
Birdwatching can be enjoyed by anyone; however, to observe birds, you must first find them... as HIH Princess Takamado, BirdLife International's Patron, explains.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has designated 5 additional World Heritage sites along the coast of the Yellow Sea-Gulf of Bohai, helping migratory waterbirds across the continent.
As an EU member state, the Netherlands is required to protect meadow birds and their habitats under the Birds Directive. However, the European Commission has found that the Netherlands is not meeting these obligations. This has led the Commission to initiate an infringement procedure - legal action for non-compliance with EU laws - against the Dutch government.
Some may remember it as Santa’s alleged worst nightmare, others may liken it to Neo dodging hundreds of bullets in The Matrix. After countless attempts to bury it, the Nature Restoration Law is here to stay. Today, it was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, officially making it a law, and it will come into force 20 days from now, on the 18th of August.
Every year, on July 28, people around the world celebrate nature conservation as one of the greatest ways to care for and protect our planet. This day serves as a reminder of the crucial importance of conserving the planet’s natural resources and recognising the efforts and successes of those who save nature every day.
The Eurasian Curlew is famous for its long, downward-curving, slender bill and bubbling ‘cur lee’ call. Despite popularity around the world, his long migratory journey is filled with dangers.
World Mangrove Day, celebrated annually on July 26th, is dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of mangrove ecosystems. At BirdLife International, we take immense pride in our Local Partner's tireless efforts on the frontline of mangrove conservation.
The EU urgently needs a dedicated funding instrument to address the escalating impacts of nature degradation and the climate crisis.
New report shows that 32% of seabird species at European level are threatened with extinction.
ClientEarth and BirdLife Europe have presented a complaint to the EU Ombudsman after they say the EU Commission defied its own democratic standards to get a revision of the bloc’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) over the line.
This June, we welcomed our 123rd BirdLife Partner to the flock, the Wildlife Science and Conservation Center of Mongolia.