Professor Khaled Etayeb, President of the Libyan Society for Birds, participated in the Mediterranean Waterbirds Network meeting held on Saturday, 5 April 2025, during the 23rd European Bird Census Council Conference “Bird Numbers 2025” in Riga, Latvia.

The meeting brought together representatives from all member countries of the Mediterranean network, where several important topics were discussed regarding the monitoring and conservation of waterbirds in the region. Key points included the 2025 Winter Waterbird Census and preparations for the upcoming regional report, which will cover results from 2019 to 2023.

The participation of the Libyan Society for Birds in this meeting reflects its active role within the network and its contribution to providing accurate scientific data on waterbirds in Libya, enhancing understanding of ecological patterns and supporting biodiversity conservation efforts across the Mediterranean basin.