The Migratory Bird Ringing Camp was held from March 17–21, 2025, in Divjakë-Karavasta National Park. This initiative aimed to monitor birds that use the park’s diverse habitats—such as sand dunes and pine forests—as stopover sites during their migration. Methodology A total of five 12-meter mist nets (60 meters in total) were set up and monitored …

The Albanian Ornithological Society organized on December 18-19, 2024, the Anti-Poaching Camp in Divjaka-Karavasta National Park. The purpose of the camp was to strengthen the collaboration between local institutions and community, offering space for discussions and potential solutions for the main challenges regarding the sustainable management of wild fauna and the enforcement of the hunting law.

Na ishte, se c’na ishte! Na ishin njëherë, 5 pelikanë të rinj, vërsnik e shokë të ngushtë me njëri-tjetrin, të celur nga kolonia e Pelikanit Kacurel në Divjakë-Karavasta në 2024. Ata quheshin Adriatik, Arnisa, Bazhorr, Godulla dhe Artir. Në Qershor 2024, pak para se të arrinin fluturimin, biologët dhe ekspertët e AOS, SPP, AdZM Fier …

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 …

Observing Eagles in the Western Lowlands of Albania is always an exciting event for any bird-watcher. Such was our encounter with the Greater spotted eagle (Clanga clanga) in early November 2020. Although smaller than the Golden eagle, the Greater spotted eagle is still much larger than other common raptors observed during wintertime. The dark brown …

We would like to announce that the 3rd edition of the AOS e-Newsletter / May-June edition is now available online. The last two months have been busy and immensely active for the team of Albanian Ornithological Society (AOS).  The May/June edition of the AOS e-Newsletter will inform you about the celebrations and conservation actions undertaken …

The tagged specimen of Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) with a satellite transmitter, named as Mokoš, was recaptured by the AOS field-ornithologists in Shkrodra region after we got notified by our regional partners, BirdLife Montenegro (CZIP) and BirdLife Slovenia (DOPPS), for the geographical data of the place where the specimen was located.  Mokoš was found to …