Të dashur miq dhe mbështetës të AOS, Më 27 Mars festojmë 10 vite pasioni, përkushtimi dhe, siç thuhet, “det me halle” për mbrojtjen e shpendëve në këtë vend të bekuar! Ka qenë një rrugëtim plot sfida, përpjekje, humbje dhe suksese—nga mbrojtja e Zonave të Mbrojtura te krijimi i një komuniteti të fortë shpendëdashës dhe përtej. …

Some species are simply meant to be—whether soaring in the skies or sliding into your DMs. In the wild, we call it mutualism—a relationship where both species benefit. But let’s be honest, aren’t we all just looking for that perfect match? 🦅 Take the Egyptian Vulture—these devoted lovebirds mate for life, sticking together across vast …

This year, for World Wetlands Day, our focus was on the Grand Park of Tirana and the common, yet significant, birds found there. This park provides an important habitat for a wide range of species, from those that reside year-round to migratory birds that use it as a wintering ground or stopover site. To highlight …

The International Waterbird Census (IWC), one of the largest and longest-running monitoring programs in the world, is gearing up for its 35th annual activity in Albania. This global initiative, coordinated in Albania by the Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS), plays a crucial role in assessing wetland health, supporting conservation efforts, and fostering sustainable wetland management. Waterbirds …

As we welcome the New Year 2025, we’re delighted to share an update on a significant conservation effort from December 2024, focused on Divjakë-Karavasta National Park, one of Albania’s most treasured ecosystems. In collaboration with the Regional Administration for Protected Areas (RAPA) of Fier County, the National Agency of Protected Areas (NAPA), and the Ministry …

🌍 Data: 18-19 Janar 2025📍 Lokacionet: Zonat e Mbrojtura dhe Lagunat Kryesore të Shqipërisë Bashkohuni me ne në një prej aktiviteteve më të rëndësishme për shpendët e egër! Censusi Ndërkombëtar i Shpendëve të Ujit Dimërues (IWC2025) synon numërimin dhe monitorimin e popullatave të shpendëve që dimërojnë në zonat dhe trupat ujore. 💡 Pse është i …

The Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS) is excited to announce its official membership in the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER). This milestone marks a pivotal step in AOS’s efforts to protect and restore Albania’s rich biodiversity and natural habitats. SER is a global network dedicated to advancing the science, practice, and policy of ecological restoration, bringing …

Another year of birding across Albania, exploring its most remarkable birds and habitats has come to an end. As 2024 draws to a close and 2025 approaches, we want to take a moment to pause, reflect, and share a few thoughts with you, our friends, about AOS—a natural evolution of everything we have built together. …

On December 4, 2024, the documentary “Hileja” by Ola Mitre premiered with an impressive turnout of civil society organizations, donors, academics, and nature enthusiasts. The screening was followed by an engaging discussion moderated by Besjana Shehu, founder of AOS, highlighting key challenges facing Protected Areas in Albania. Speakers included:   Ola Mitre, Hileja’s director, on …

On December 4, 2024, with an impressive turnout, the documentary “Hileja” directed by Ola Mitre, was premiered. The event brought together civil society organizations, donors, academics, university representatives, institutions, experts, and nature enthusiasts. Following the screening, an in-depth discussion took place regarding the significance of Protected Areas in Albania and the challenges they face. Inspired …