Day Five of the International Waterbird Census in Libya.
On Monday, January 19, as part of the International Waterbird Census (IWC), the census team continued the fieldwork in Tripoli. The activities focused on recording waterbird species and counting their numbers at several environmentally important sites.
The census was carried out by a joint team: Libyan Society for Birds, the Ministry of Environment, and the University of Tripoli, applying internationally approved scientific methodologies used in winter IWC program.
Survey sites in Tripoli
The census covered the following locations:
– Al-Mallaha (Mitiga).
– Tajoura Coast.
– Tripoli harbour.
– Gergarish.
– Al-Hadbah Wastewater Treatment Plant.
These sites are considered key habitats for waterbirds, as they provide essential feeding and resting areas for both resident and migratory species during the winter season.
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