Police find 115 birds illegally trapped in net
The police on Sunday said officers had found a total of 115 birds which had been illegally trapped in nets placed in an area of the Larnaca district where hunting is ...
Environment committee erupts as MPs accuse Elam of shielding hunters
MPs clashed on Wednesday over the conduct of anti-poaching activists, with accusations that the House environment committee was being used to persecute such groups while refusing them the chance to ...
The Cypriot snake charmer: I know their body language
The door was open and I stepped in. I was greeted by a squawked “Hello” and responded in kind. As the darkness peeled away, I was momentarily lost in a ...
EU presidency a chance for Cyprus to act over bird slaughter
I am a pupil in Year 5 at The Junior and Senior School in Nicosia. I am writing to you because we have been learning about illegal bird trapping, and I ...
Wetlands under ‘mounting strain’ from climate change
Wetlands in Cyprus are under growing pressure from climate change and expanding development, BirdLife Cyprus warned on Monday, saying that even protected sites are struggling to cope with rising environmental ...
Annual coastal bird survey produces impressive results
The annual coastal bird survey took place on the British bases area (SBA) coastline on September 22 and October 17, recording a total of 392 Eleonora’s Falcons, it was announced on Thursday.
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Authorities step up action against illegal bird trapping in Cyprus
Intensified operations against illegal bird trapping, with recent raids leading to the seizure of nets, lime sticks, sound-mimicking devices, and other equipment, were welcomed on Tuesday by the office of ...
Cyprus is losing the battle in the ‘war of wings’
A young man wearing a yellow balaclava walks aggressively towards a group of activists from the Committee Against Bird Slaughter (Cabs) somewhere in the hills of Maroni in the Larnaca ...
Bird-trapping nets and dead songbirds found in Larnaca
Police found evidence of illegal bird trapping and possession of related equipment, following an investigation at a residence and enclosed field in Larnaca carried out on Friday,
Specifically, police seized ...
First ever Atlantic puffin found in Cyprus, dies
An Atlantic puffin was found in Cyprus for the first time in recorded history on Monday, but died shortly after being found.
The bird was reportedly found in a “lethargic ...
Efforts underway to reduce risk of wildfires
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) has been carrying out underground cabling works for months as part of efforts to minimise the risk of wildfires, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou said ...
Deliberate poisonings in British bases spark alarm for vultures and dogs
A series of deliberate poisonings targeting dogs and foxes in the British bases have alarmed authorities and conservationists particularly as they also threaten endangered species.
Over the past three months, ...
Complaint filed over wetland drainage at bicommunal sewage plant
A complaint has been filed to the Council of Europe over the draining of wetlands near the bicommunal sewage treatment plant in Mia Milia, conservation biologist Robin Snape said on ...
Birds poisoned in Nicosia, Green party charges
The Green party on Sunday charged that dozens of pigeons died in Nicosia’s old town after someone poisoned them.
“This is a crime of huge proportions. Some may not ...
Falling bird biodiversity ‘should ring alarm bells’
Six bird species have stopped breeding on the island over the past seven decades, reducing the robustness of Cyprus’ ecosystems immeasurably, Birdlife Cyprus told the Cyprus Mail.
“Since 1950, we have ...
Pesticides should be used as a last resort
Even with the known risks to health and ecosystems, conventional agriculture is hooked on chemical pesticides
Things are better than they used to be on the pesticides front. For example, ...
BirdLife ‘shocked’ by Animal Party’s comments about vulture project
Environmental NGO BirdLife Cyprus on Friday hit back at comments made by the Animal Party suggesting the group had failed to save the Griffon vulture from extinction in Cyprus.
“While ...
A decade to save the planet: almost half the world’s birds are in decline
It is a call to action, not an ‘all is lost’ message. Nonetheless, it is sobering. Very sobering
The latest State of the World’s Birds report, just out from ...
The cat conundrum: lovable pets with a killer instinct
Free-ranging cats have caused or contributed to 33 modern-era extinctions of birds, mammals and reptiles
We need to talk about cats, however uncomfortable the conversation might be. For our beloved pets ...
New bird species confirmed in Akrotiri (video)
The first ever recorded sighting of the African desert warbler in Cyprus has been confirmed as the unexpected visitor from the Sahara made its way to the Akrotiri Peninsula.
“This ...
Two arrested and charged after anti-bird trapping incident at Zygi (Updated)
Two men, aged 41 and 51 have been arrested in connection with a case of illegal trapping and killing of wild birds in Zygi, following a complaint by anti-trapping activists.
The two ...
Poacher arrested on suspicion of killing protected birds
Limassol police arrested a 54-year-old man on Wednesday on suspicion of killing protected bird species and illegal possession of live hares.
Police launched an investigation last week after a dead ...
BirdLife protests relaxing of fines to House president
BirdLife Cyprus presented House president Annita Demetriou with 13,700 signatures on Tuesday it gathered to protest the relaxing of fines imposed on the illegal trapping of songbirds.
MPs passed a bill ...
Several different species observed at bird sanctuary
Several bird species were observed at a sanctuary installed by BirdLife Cyprus two weeks ago in the village of Frenaros, in the Famagusta district, the conservationist organisation announced on Facebook ...