AOS – Albanian Ornithological Society is a dynamic and leading organization dedicated:  To ensuring the protection of wildlife and their vital habitats, providing the protection of important areas, encouraging and promoting ecological sustainability, and empowering and enhancing people through monitoring and research, public information, capacity development, advocacy and the undertaking of conservation actions by cooperating …

In the quiet corners of Albania, a dedicated community of bird enthusiasts embarks on an extraordinary journey of discovery through the art of bird ringing. With delicate hands and relentless passion, they unlock the secrets of avian migration, behavior, and conservation.  The Albanian Bird Ringing Scheme, managed by the Albanian Ornithological Society, is an integral …

Did you know that Albania used to be home to four species of vultures (Cinereous Vulture, Bearded vulture, Griffon Vulture and the Egyptian Vulture), and that out of those four, the Egyptian Vulture is the last breeding vulture in our country? This species is listed as Globally Endangered by the IUCN, and some of its …

We have an urgent message about the splendid European Roller in Albania. This beautiful bird faces numerous challenges that threaten its survival, and we need your help to conserve and protect this iconic species. The European Roller (Coracias garrulus) is a striking bird known for its vibrant blue feathers and distinctive rolling flight pattern. Albania …

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) play an important role in conservation by bringing environmental issues to the attention of the relevant stakeholders and policy makers, raising public awareness, undertaking conservation actions, conducting research, etc. But how does all this apply to the Albanian context? To answer this question, we have invited our very own Dr. Taulant …

The Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS) and the Regional Agency for Protected Areas (RAPA) Fier recently joined forces to organize an exciting field trip in the breathtaking Divjaka-Karavasta National Park.

As part of the annual tradition of celebrating one of the most popular and iconic bird species in Albania – the Dalmatian Pelican – the first episode is dedicated to exploring the conservation efforts and status of this species in the region.

In an effort to protect and preserve the European roller (Coracias garrulus) population in Albania, AOS has recently installed specially designed nest boxes within Divjaka-Karavasta National Park.

Pranvera është periudha më e shumëpritur e vitit për kundruesit e shpendëve dhe adhuruesit e natyrës. Ajo shënon rikthimin e shumë llojeve të shpendëve që kthehen për të folezuar në Shqipëri. Një nga këto lloje është edhe dallëndyshja e detit më e vogël në Evropë, Dallëndyshja e Detit Ballëbardhë (Sternula albifrons). Në Shqipëri, ky lloj …

Spring is one of the most exciting times of the year for birders and nature enthusiasts. It marks the return of many beloved bird species to their breeding grounds in Albania. One such species is the Little Tern (Sternula albifrons), the smallest tern species in Europe. In our country, the Little Tern if found breeding …