Vulture Conservation Foundation

An urgent, high-impact five-day mission in The Gambia has successfully strengthened local capacity to respond to wildlife crime and developed a basic national vulture conservation action plan. Read more 4vultures.org/blog/five-day-… #vultureconservation

Italy hotsted its first international conference on lead ammunition. Read more on resultus and solutions presented 4vultures.org/blog/lead-a-bo… #leadpoisoning

Encouraging progress from the #BeardedVulture reintroduction project in Maestrazgo, Spain! Two of the earliest released birds, Amic and Bassi — captive-bred males from 2018–2019 — have now become the first territorial pair to settle in the area. 4vultures.org/blog/meet-amic…

🎉Clapas, a male #BeardedVulture released in 2018 in Baronnies, France, was long believed lost after his GPS transmitter stopped working in 2020. For years, we had no confirmed news about his fate — until now. 🔗 Read the full story: 4vultures.org/blog/the-remar…

Meet Boev, the first #BeardedVulture living independently in the Bulgarian mountains — a true milestone for vulture recovery in the Balkans. Read more 👉 4vultures.org/blog/boev-the-… #BeardedVultureLIFE #BeardedVultureEEP

The Balkan Griffon Vultures roosting sites census 2025 is approaching and looking for volunteers! Read the article for more information #griffonvulture #vultureconservation 4vultures.org/blog/balkan-gr…

After this summer devastating poisoning incidents, CMS Raptors MOU, VCF & @BirdLife_News are training and supporting local agencies to prevent future wildlife poisonings in The Gambia. Together, we protect vultures. 4vultures.org/blog/internati… #vultureconservation #hoodedvultures

LIFE Rhodope Vulture releases seven Cinereous Vultures in the Eastern Rhodope Mountains 4vultures.org/blog/life-rhod… #liferhodopevulture #cinereousvulture

Can vultures be friends? Turns out — maybe yes. Cinereous Vultures Almeirão and Arçã have been inseparable since meeting in a rehabilitation centre. Their bond might even go beyond friendship. 🤎 ➡️Read their story: 4vultures.org/blog/cinereous… #LIFEAegypiusReturn

We are saddened to share that Nika, a young Egyptian Vulture released in Bulgaria in 2024, was found electrocuted in Turkey during her autumn migration. 4vultures.org/blog/electrocu…

The LKIFE Safe for Vultures released seven Griffon Vultures! They were all rescued in different circumstances and each of their stories represent a piece of the incredible project network. Read more 4vultures.org/blog/a-bitters… #lifesafeforvultures #griffonvulture

At the 1st Conference on Toxic Substances in Portugal, we discussed how forensic science can help combat wildlife crime—a leading threat to vultures and scavengers. Read more 4vultures.org/blog/wildlife-… #lifeaegypiusreturn #wildlifecrimeacademy

Another successful breeding season for Cinereous Vultures in Bulgaria Out of 15 territorial pairs, 10 laid eggs, 8 chicks hatched, and 5 chicks fledged — marking continued progress for the species that only a few years ago was absent from the country. 4vultures.org/blog/another-s…

A #CinereousVulture rescued in Italy and traced back to Spain reminds us why clear protocols & swift coordination are vital in wildlife conservation. Even when outcomes aren’t happy, every action adds to our knowledge and saves future lives. 4vultures.org/blog/cinereous…

Tagging Cinereous Vultures in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan 🦅 In July 2025, four young #CinereousVultures were tagged with GPS/GSM transmitters provided by VCF to help track their movements and migration routes across Central Asia. 👉Read the full story: 4vultures.org/blog/tagging-c…

Record number of Cinereous Vultures fledglings in Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park (Greece). A true conservation success. 4vultures.org/blog/record-ci… #cinereousvulture #liferhodopevultures

Have you ever wondered how #BeardedVultures fit long bones inside their bodies? 🦴 Thanks to a recent X-ray, we can see it! Read the full story here 👉 4vultures.org/blog/an-x-ray-… #CentrosdeFauna

After getting shot, Pousio returns to the wild. #LIFEAegypiusReturn #wildlifeconservation #lifeproject

The Bearded Vulture Captive Breeding Network bids farewell to BG107, a strong-willed female who lived 37 years at the Richard Faust Zentrum. Known for her unusual maternal instincts, she laid 42 eggs & fostered 32 young vultures. 4vultures.org/blog/goodbye-b… #beardedvulture

🦅 Big news from Croatia! A new 10-year Management Plan for Griffon Vultures is set to transform conservation efforts for this endangered species. 4vultures.org/blog/croatia-g… #lifesupport #griffonvulture #Croatia