As part of the 2024 Winter Count of Migratory Waterbirds conducted by the Libyan Society for Birds, a field meeting was held on 21 January 2024 at Um Algrami between Prof. Khaled Etayeb, President of the Libyan Society for Birds, and Mr. Saleh Aburzeqa, President of the Alhaya Organization for Protection of Wildlife and Marine Organisms.

The meeting focused on monitoring the winter migration of birds in Libya, observing both migratory and resident species, and discussing the impact of climate change and environmental pressures on birds and their natural habitats. Experiences were also exchanged regarding ways to collaborate in protecting wild birds and supporting biodiversity in the region.

This meeting is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation among environmental institutions and societies in Libya and to ensure the collection of accurate scientific data to support strategies for the management and conservation of birds and wetlands.