Despite the challenging circumstances facing our beloved country, the Libyan Society for Birds carried out the Winter Waterbird Census as part of the International Waterbird Census (IWC) annual program in early January 2016.

The census covered several important sites around Greater Tripoli, including the wells and dams at Almjenin, Ghan, and Wadi Kaam, as well as Sebkha Al-Malaha at Mitiga, and the coastal area stretching from Qergarish to Tajoura.

This activity is a continuation of the census project that began in 2005, reaffirming the Society’s commitment to persevere despite the current challenges, even though this year’s coverage was limited to a smaller number of sites. The team hopes that security and stability will soon prevail, allowing for full coverage of all sites that host waterbirds in Libya.