After spending some time in a rescue centre, a total of seven young captive-bred and wild-hatched Griffon Vultures successfully take their flights into freedom in Croatia! Four of these individuals will also play an important role in tackling illegal wildlife poisoning in the Balkans. Helping and releasing Griffon Vultures Last year, Griffon Vultures hatched in […]
The Project Team of the BalkanDetox LIFE project welcomed the opportunity to meet in person for the first time since the project officially started back in October 2020. During the meeting, the partners discussed and evaluated the overall implementation progress, analyzed the achievements and milestones reached so far and set a course of action for
After Sunchica’s second rescue, rehabilitation and release, the Griffon Vulture travelled far and wide. Sunchica left the Balkans and reached the Middle East where she spent the winter months. Now, after five months, the vulture is back home! We have been closely following her movements and behaviour thanks to the GPS tag on her back
