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For the first time in Romania two Lesser Spotted Eagle chicks have been found in one nest

Lesser Spotted Eagle nest with two chicks on sycamore tree (Vidacut)
Lesser Spotted Eagle nest with two chicks on sycamore tree (Vidacut)
This year, Members of Milvus Group continued to verify the Lesser Spotted Eagle nests, the breeding success and the threatening factors in the breeding season and ringing the chicks in the two Natura 2000 sites. The activity is part of “LIFE08 NAT/RO/000501 project – Conservation of the Lesser Spotted Eagle in Romania – other conservation activities were also implemented. On the 22th of July, during synchronic raptor observations on the Dealurile Târnavelor and Valea Nirajului Natura 2000 sites, we identified more Lesser Spotted Eagle territories and the approximate location of their nests. (more…)

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Read more about the article Results of the 6th International “Milvus” Nature Photography Contest

Results of the 6th International “Milvus” Nature Photography Contest

photocontestlogoLocation: Tg.Mures – Romania Judging date: 28th of June 2014 Members of the jury: Tamás András AFIAP – RO, president of jury Kerekes István EFIAP/p – HU Dan Dinu AFIAP, PhotoLife – RO

 81 photographers sent pictures from 12 countries Free topic: 304 photos Photo essay: 480 photos in 95 essays

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THE WINNERS

The Grand Prize (First place winner of the competition)

Kis Csaba/Hungary – „Light and fantasy13 (more…)

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Read more about the article Several nests of Montagu’s Harriers, one of the rarest breeding raptor species in Romania, are in danger
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Several nests of Montagu’s Harriers, one of the rarest breeding raptor species in Romania, are in danger

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Montagu’s Harrier (Circus pygargus)
The Montagu’s Harrier Circus pygargus is a migratory raptor species, which has a large distribution from the Iberian Peninsula to Western Mongolia and which winters in Africa and India. It is mainly a lowland species, however in certain regions occupies high plateaus up to 1500m. The distribution of this species in Romania is poorly known, but the breeding population is most likely well below 100 pairs. (more…)

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Successful breeding in a Romanian Saker Falcon artificial nest

P1150143Arthur – the first Saker Falcon to nest in Banat region after their return to the area – was first seen with his pair by Milvus Group ornithologists at the end of February in that year, near a high voltage pylon from Banat region. Atop of the pylon there was a nest made of twigs and the territorial behaviour of Arthur and his pair suggested that it could be the third Saker Falcon nest from Banat region. (more…)

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Rescuing a Red-footed Falcon colony from disappearing

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Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus)
The Red-footed Falcon is our only migratory raptor species which breeds in colonies. Over the previous decades, Red-footed Falcon populations across much of its European habitat range have suffered a decrease and, for this reason, it has become a priority species in the European Union. Red-footed Falcons are unable to make their own nest, instead occupying rooks nests. As such, the destiny of Red-footed Falcon’s population is strictly related to the conservation status of Rook. (more…)

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6th Milvus International Nature Photography Contest

Deadline for sending pictures to contest is extended to 21st of June!

As spring rolls around, it is time once again forthe Milvus International Photography Contest. This year it will be the 6thedition of the competition and Milvus Group welcomes photographers with the new and challenging category ofthe photo essay: a series of nature photos, in black and white or colour, built around a theme. You can find more details in the invitation. Photo submission deadline: 14 June 2014.

Invitation                                                                   Entry form

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Photos selected for exhibition on the fifth (2013) photography contest

Photos selected for exhibition on the fourth (2012) photography contest

Photos selected for exhibition on the third (2011) photography contest

Photos selected for exhibition on the second (2010) photography contest

Photos selected for exhibition on the first (2009) photography contest

 
 
 
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Read more about the article The story of a poisoned White-tailed Eagle

The story of a poisoned White-tailed Eagle

IMG_7868At noon on a Thursday in February, the musician Andrei Dinescu was walking on the banks of Danube near Cetate in Southern Romania when he came across a huge raptor. The beautiful bird was alive but helpless, visibly suffering cramps and spasms in her gut. As he got closer, the bird stood still, breathing deeply and looking straight at him. Realising the bird needed help, Andrei phoned Ferenc Zudor from Cetate Cultural Port, a cultural centre where Andrei lives. Ferenc came quickly and, together, they took her to the Cetate Cultural Port. After searching on the internet, they found the Romanian Ornithological Society (ROS), based in Bucahrest, to whom they sent pictures of the injured bird. (more…)

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Arlie the Lesser Spotted Eagle begins his spring migration northwards

phoca_thumb_l_dscn1332Arlie, the adult Lesser Spotted Eagle whose movements the Conservation of the Lesser Spotted Eagle LIFE project team have been tracking by satellite transmitter since last year, has started his spring migration northwards. The satellite information, charted using the Argos System, shows that between 8 and 11 am on the 14th February, he started flying North East from Namibia. By the 17th, he had travelled 650km, bringing him near the border of Zambia. (more…)

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Midwinter Waterbird Census – 2014

Kerekes I. 3This year “Milvus Group” Bird and Nature Protection Association, together with the Romanian Ornithological Society (SOR) organized again the annual census of wintering waterfowl (Midwinter Waterbird Census) in Romania. The main period of observations was between the 10th and 31st of January, but because it coincided with another, broader survey organized this winter, the last observation day was 4th of February. The International Waterbird Census (IWC) is coordinated by Wetlands International and it is organized every year in most countries of the world. (more…)

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Video: Hidden cameras capture the diversity Romanian wetland wildlife

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAAs part of the national Eurasian Beaver, European Otter and European Mink survey project („Elaborarea seturilor de măsuri de management, la nivel național, pentru speciile Castor fiber, Lutra lutra și Mustela lutreola”) camera traps were placed to riverbanks to observe moments from otters life and observe their behaviour on different rivers in the country. A camera trap is remotely activated camera which enables to make pictures of animals in wild. Analysing the images besides otter many other species can be found in the videos. We selected a few from the most interesting videos: Face to face with an otter (Lutra lutra): (more…)

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