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 ..read more

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 ..read more

The EU urgently needs a dedicated funding instrument to address the escalating impacts of nature degradation and the climate crisis ..read more

New report shows that 32% of seabird species at European level are threatened with extinction ..read more

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 ..read more

Soaring through Mongolia’s wide stretches of blue skies over carpets of rolling green pastures, a Cinerous Vulture uses its expert vision to scan the landscape for its next meal. While declining throughout much of the rest of their range, the Near Threatened Cinerous Vultures seem to persevere amongst Mongolia’s plentiful livestock, and now serve as an emblem of endurance on the logo of our newest… Source ..read more

Today, Members of the European Parliament voted in favour of Ursula von der Leyen to continue her role as Commission President for the next five years. Following a secret ballot von der Leyen received 401 votes in favour, 284 against, 15 abstentions. This vote not only means the continuation of von der Leyen’s Presidency, but also the continuation of the Green Deal. But while the Green… Source ..read more

The European Turtle-dove (Streptopelia turtur) is a species that has experienced one of the most significant declines in Europe, and currently has the conservation status of Vulnerable. It nests in patchy habitats with open agricultural land, often adjacent to wooded areas with trees, hedgerows and bushes. The main drivers of its decline are habitat loss and degradation due to intensive… Source ..read more

From the bare soil to the sandy exposed slopes, quarries provide nesting opportunities for, often rare, wild bee species. Because these types of habitats are increasingly scarce in our meticulously managed landscapes. Ground-nesting bees, which comprise around 70% of all wild bee species, find refuge in the sandy soils of quarries. Here, they excavate tunnels and chambers for their larvae… Source ..read more

A new scientific paper co-authored by BirdLife and Partners[1] finds that nearly 200,000 seabirds die annually as bycatch in European waters – including 150,000 in EU waters. Among these, six seabird species threatened by extinction in the region are frequently recorded as bycatch. Whilst shocking, these figures paint only a partial picture. The true scale of this tragic loss could be much higher. Source ..read more