The Libyan Society for Birds, in collaboration with the General Environmental Authority, is pleased at the conclusion of the Winter Waterbird Census (IWC) 2021 to extend its sincere thanks and appreciation to all who contributed to the success of this important scientific and environmental effort.

This year’s census covered wetlands extending from Al-Washka in the east to Ras Jdir in the west, in addition to several water reservoirs in the western region. the results this year were encouraging, showing good diversity and abundance of species.

At this occasion, the Society and the Authority express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to:

• University of Tripoli / Faculty of Science / Department of Zoology.
• Department of Transportation, University of Tripoli.
• Commander of Mitiga Air Base.
• Security Affairs Administration, Ministry of Interior.
• Libyan Organization for Conservation of Nature.
• Bessida Society for the Protection of Farwa Island and Lake.
• Farwa Protected Area Monitoring Center.
• Administration of the Al Haḑabah Sewage Treatment Plant.