The Libyan Society for Birds Marks World Migratory Bird Day with a Scientific Workshop and Field Visit for Bird Monitoring.
On Saturday, 10 May 2025, the Libyan Society for Birds organized a celebration in honor of World Migratory Bird Day, which included a workshop presenting the results of the 2024–2025 Winter Bird Survey in Libya. The event was held in collaboration with the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Tripoli, and took place at the Rashid Kaabar Hall at the university.
The celebration was attended by prominent academic and scientific figures, including the Vice President for Scientific Affairs at the University of Tripoli, the Vice Dean for Scientific Affairs at the Faculty of Science, the Head of the Department of Zoology, and the Director of the National Center for Research on Transboundary and Tropical Diseases, alongside a group of specialists, faculty members, graduate and undergraduate students, and other individuals interested in biodiversity.
The program included presentations and scientific lectures covering:
- A visual presentation of the Society’s activities in bird research.
- Lectures on migratory birds and the challenges they face.
- The results of the 2024–2025 Winter Bird Survey in Libya.
- A lecture on illegal bird hunting.
- A lecture on the importance of wetlands and strategies for their protection.
Additionally, the Director of the National Center for Research on Transboundary and Tropical Diseases presented a brief overview of collaborative efforts with the Society and highlighted preliminary results from samples collected during the winter survey.
During the event, the launch of the “Libya Bird Monitoring Platform” was announced. Developed in cooperation with Libyan Spider Company, this digital platform aims to document bird data and facilitate access to information on avian biodiversity in Libya.
The workshop concluded with the recognition of organizations and individuals who contributed to the success of the 2025 Winter Bird Survey in Libya through the distribution of plaques and certificates of appreciation.
Following the workshop, several participants, accompanied by members of the Libyan Society for Birds, visited the Al-Hadba Wastewater Treatment Plant as part of the celebration program. During this field visit, several important bird species in the area were observed and recorded.
In conclusion, the Libyan Society for Birds extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to all participants and supporters of this important scientific and environmental event.
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