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Love is in the Air (and the Wild) 💘

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 …

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Celebrating World Wetlands Day in Tirana Grand Park

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 …

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International Waterbird Census IWC 2025: A Coordinated Effort to Monitor and Conserve Wetlands

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 …

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Conservation Milestones: Dalmatian Pelican Rehabilitation in Divjakë-Karavasta National Park

As we welcome the New Year 2025, we’re delighted to share an update on a significant conservation effort from December 2024, focused on DivjakĂ«-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 …

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Ftesë për Pjesëmarrje në Censusin Ndërkombëtar të Shpendëve të Ujit Dimërues 2025!

🌍 Data: 18-19 Janar 2025📍 Lokacionet: Zonat e Mbrojtura dhe Lagunat Kryesore tĂ« ShqipĂ«risĂ« Bashkohuni me ne nĂ« njĂ« prej aktiviteteve mĂ« tĂ« rĂ«ndĂ«sishme pĂ«r shpendĂ«t e egĂ«r! Censusi NdĂ«rkombĂ«tar i ShpendĂ«ve tĂ« Ujit DimĂ«rues (IWC2025) synon numĂ«rimin dhe monitorimin e popullatave tĂ« shpendĂ«ve qĂ« dimĂ«rojnĂ« nĂ« zonat dhe trupat ujore. 💡 Pse Ă«shtĂ« i …

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AOS Joins the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) as a New Member

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 …

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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. …

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Premiere Screening of Documentary “Hileja” 2024 at Agimi Art Center

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 …

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Premiere of the Documentary “Hileja” – A Success for Protected Areas

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 …

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FTESË PËR WORKSHOPIN: NDRYSHIMET KLIMATIKE DHE EROZIONI BREGDETAR

AOS – Shoqata Ornitologjike e ShqipĂ«risĂ« ju fton tĂ« merrni pjesĂ« nĂ« njĂ« takim tĂ« rĂ«ndĂ«sishĂ«m mbi ndikimet e ndryshimeve klimatike dhe erozionit nĂ« ekosistemet bregdetare, si dhe strategjitĂ« pĂ«r mbrojtjen e tyre. 📅 E MartĂ«, 28 Janar 2025📍 Hotel Eter, Golem, Bashkia KavajĂ«, ShqipĂ«ri🕘 Ora 09:30 Ky workshop do tĂ« mbledhĂ« ekspertĂ«, aktorĂ« lokalĂ«, …

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