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.

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 …

Në 50 vjetorin e Ditës Botërore e Ligatinave, më 2 Shkurt 2021, AOS zgjodhi pa më të voglin hezitim të jetë e pranishme në Parkun Kombëtar Divjakë-Karavasta ku së bashku me Adzm Fier, Adzm Tiranë, nxënës të Shkollës së Mesme të Bashkuar Çermë-Shkumbin diskutuam mbi rëndësinë e ligatinave në botë, në vendin tonë dhe në veçanti …

The Dalmatian Pelican in Divjaka-Karavasta starts breeding every January, right at the peak of winter, a period when most of the birds are still in wintering mood. The flocks of the Dalmatian Pelicans start to gather every January at the Pelicans island in Karavasta Lagoon. The fluffy feathers of the head and the orange-red pouch …

The wide optionality of touristic attractions that the National Park of Divjaka-Karavasta possess, provides a friendly destination, thus hosting every year, thousands of native and foreign tourists. The services that the park offers enable spaces of different dimensions of tourism, such as hiking trails, picnic spots, culinary-gastronomic tourism, and especially for birdwatching. However, the ecological …

Huge Dalmatian Pelicans, vibrant flamingos, and colourful bee-eaters.  These are just a few of the first birds that captured my attention after I moved to Albania from the United States last year. My family and I came knowing we would have only 2 years here, so I felt a sense of urgency to explore all …

We are pleased to announce the launch of “AOS NEWSLETTER”, dedicated entirely to our actions and efforts for the conservation of the Albanian avifauna. The first issue of AOS NEWSLETTER will be sent out on the following days and it will be regularly published each month. The content of the AOS NEWSLETTER will consist of …

“The Ornithological Friday” has always been marked on the AOS annual calendar as an important ornithological educational activity dedicated to youth and kids. We, here at the Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS), are continuing the tradition of “The Ornithological Friday,” cooperating closely with educational institutions in several cities at the national level. The enthusiastic and inquisitive …

World Wetlands Day 2020 – Wetlands and Biodiversity!  The 2nd of February is recognized as World Wetland Day (WWD), which marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar. This international day was established to raise awareness about the value of wetlands for …

During the second weekend of January (10-12th of January), like every year, the Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS) became part of the  “International Waterbirds Census” (IWC) 2020. This international monitoring program is implemented in more than 143 countries and has been implemented in Albania since 1993. It has become a tradition for IWC to be joined …