Remarkable results in the WESTERN PLAINS OF ROMANIA! The Saker Falcon numbers are increasing!

The nesting population of the Saker Falcon is growing in the Western Plain, as a result we managed to ring 45 chicks in 13 out of the 17 nests where sakers successfully bred in 2017. This is very good news for the species, which experienced in Romania a long period of decline! In 2011 there was only one known breeding pair, but last year there were already 12! (more…)

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Common position

Transparency in decision making about large carnivores, real and timely payment of damages, correct use of intervention quota, exclusively to solve problematic cases with bears, and the development and application…

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In the bear’s way!

Concrete parapets, roads without eco-ducts or underground passages, railways, fenced fields. All of these represent obstacles for wild animals that roam hundreds of kilometres in search of food, partners, wintering…

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Travelling through Europe

The three Red-footed Falcons, ringed in Bărăgan and monitored through satellite, have arrived in Europe, furthermore, Marina decided to continue its journey to Crimea. After crossing the Mediterranean Sea, Kira is resting in South- East France, while Ringlo follows her, and his satellite data places him right now in Gibraltar. (more…)

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Capture Nature!

Be bold and conquer the world of plants and mushrooms with memorable snapshots! Be brave and hunt with your camera the unique moments of wildlife! Be ambitious and participate with Romanian landscapes at the Milvus Photography contest!

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Stork fan? Be on the spot, here’s a new contest!

We thank all the stork fans, who observe day and night the life of these beautiful birds from Dumbrăvioara. Now, the two parents have a special care for the four eggs, but we hope that the chicks will hatch soon. Be the first to capture that moment and win a Milvus promotional package. We are waiting for your printscreens at iulia.vizi@milvus.ro. (more…)

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Custody, problems, commitments

After a first analysis of the protected areas along the Mureș River which recently entered in the custody of the Milvus Group, we identified a whole series of problems. By far the worst is the one caused by garbage. The river banks, and as such the local protected areas, are used as public dumping sites, without any respect for the local natural patrimony. Garbage disposed upstream remains hanged on the branches after any significant changes in water levels. (more…)

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