Record number of falcons in the Carpathian Basin
The Red-footed falcon is one of those species we have been closely monitoring for many years, as it is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Vulnerable Species.This…
Metal boxes: A long-term solution for the conservation of the Red-footed falcon
Over the years, we have paid particular attention to increasing the population of the Red-footed falcon (Falco vespertinus), as this species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.…
Spring begins with…maintenance
In addition to running annual monitoring programmes, rehabilitating injured wild animals and carrying out numerous environmental education activities, we also place emphasis on conservation programmes for endangered species. Red-footed falcon…
Record numbers of Red-footed falcons in the Carpathian Basin
A record number of Red-footed falcons have been observed during the monitoring of the roosting sites in the Carpathian Basin. Every year, before the fall migration, experts and volunteers carry…
New breeding boxes for red-footed falcons
The Red-footed falcon is a vulnerable species (according to the IUCN Red List) and over the years Milvus Group has been paying special attention to the conservation of this species.…
Another counting of the Red-footed Falcons!
The autumn gathering of the Red-footed Falcons is a common phenomenon. In the western part of Romania, in the regions Crișana and Banat, Milvus Group has been following the evolution…
Invitation to skygazing!
We invite you to go for a twilight stroll and gaze at the sky! When the sun is about to set, hundreds, perhaps thousands of Red-footed Falcons meet at the…
Waiting for the return of the Red-footed Falcons
The Red-footed Falcons will soon return from migration. They have a long way to go as they are coming all the way from Africa. During this period, we are making…
Even Red-footed Falcons were affected by the drought
One of the most spectacular moments of the autumn period is the gathering of Red-footed Falcons. For 14 years now, we have been conducting Red-footed Falcon counts on roosting sites.…
[:Hu] Kék vércsék gyülekeznek egy éjszakázóhely közelében[:][:RO] Vânturei de seară adunându-se în apropierea locului de înnoptare[:][:en]Red-footed Falcons gather for the night[:]
Fall with thousands of Red-footed Falcons
Although it may seem fairy-tale at first hearing, the gathering of falcons is an existing natural phenomenon during autumn. We have been following it for 13 years in the western…
În onoarea Dvs., Sir David!
Un vânturel de seară poartă de azi numele reputatului om de televiziune David Attenborough. Este omagiul pe care Grupul Milvus îl aduce atât vieții și carierei acestuia, cât și păsării,…
Red-footed Falcon: Pre-migration Roosting Site Monitoring, 2018
Travels 7,000 kilometres twice a year: in autumn, when leaves Europe and heads towards wintering grounds in Africa, and in spring, when makes the way back to the European breeding…
“Blue Vesper”
We have the pleasure to announce the publication of a book dedicated to the Red-footed Falcon – 240 pages, photos, info graphics, and maps.
Management plans for a better conservation of the Red-footed Falcon!
Three Natura 2000 sites (Valea Alceului, Lunca Barcăului from Bihor County and Cânepiști from Cluj County), which are in the custody of the Milvus Group, are among the first protected areas in Romania to have management plans approved by the Ministry of Environment. The main goals of these plans are related to nature conservation and the implementation of certain conservation measures. The plans can be consulted here (in Romanian only). (more…)
Migratory birds are coming back!
The Lesser Spotted Eagles, the Rollers, Red-footed Falcons, White Storks and other migratory birds are on their way to the nesting areas in Europe. We expect to see them in…
The complex trips of the Red-footed Falcons
Ubul, the Red-footed male falcon captured last autumn in Dobruja to be fitted with a satellite transmitter so we could follow its path, reached Africa for the second time. After…
