On Tuesday, 26 January 2021, the team of the Libyan Society for Birds conducted a field visit as part of the winter Waterbird Survey Program, covering Sabkhat Al-Mallaha as well as the beaches of Tripoli.
We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all members and participants who contributed their efforts to the success of the survey on this day.
Activities of the Libyan Society for Birds continue under the Winter Waterbird Survey Program, with the field visit on Monday, 25 January 2021, taking place at the Al Haḑabah Sewage Treatment Plant in Tripoli.
Attached are some photos of the species documented during the visit.
As part of the Winter Waterbird Survey Program in Libya, the Libyan Society for Birds, in collaboration with the Libyan Organization for Conservation of Nature, conducted a series of field visits to the wetlands in the city of Misrata.
The visits covered several ecologically important sites, including Wadi Sasso, Zarig port, Misrata treatment plant, Qaser Ahmed Sabkha, and the Assinaya area.
Field activities yielded notable results in terms of species diversity and abundance.
Field visits conducted by the Libyan Society for Birds as part of the Winter Waterbird Survey Program in Libya continued this week, covering the city of Qaraboully and its notable sites: Qaraboully Port and Wadi Turghat.
These areas are distinguished by their picturesque wetlands, which provide a safe haven for waterbirds and an important source of food and breeding grounds. The survey conducted today recorded a good diversity and a notable abundance of birds.
Following the fieldwork conducted by members of the Libyan Society for Birds as part of the Winter Waterbird Survey Program, field visits continued on Saturday, 16 January 2021, covering the sites of Wadi Kaam Dam and Ain Kaam.
Thanks to the concerted efforts of the team members, the preliminary results were satisfactory, showing notable species diversity.
The 17th Winter Waterbird Survey Program in Libya was launched on Thursday, 14 January 2021, marking the seventeenth consecutive edition of this national effort.
The program aims to monitor the numbers, species, and distribution of migratory waterbirds across Libya’s wetlands, as part of efforts to track environmental changes and assess the status of these vital ecosystems.
This survey forms a key component of scientific initiatives to build an accurate database that supports future planning for bird conservation and the protection of their natural habitats.
The Libyan Society for Birds, along with all program partners, wishes success in collecting the most comprehensive results and data for this year.
Because children are the spark of hope for a more environmentally aware future, the Libyan Society for Birds, in collaboration with the Bessida Society and the Farwa Protected Area Monitoring Center, contributed on Saturday, 9 January 2021, to training the next generation of Bessida members in using telescopes and bird-watching techniques.
The activity included three educational lectures on:
The event also featured a field trip to Farwa Island to observe birds directly in their natural habitat.
The lectures were delivered by Dr. Khaled Etayeb, President of the Libyan Society for Birds.
On Wednesday, 6 January 2021, a meeting of the members of the Libyan Society for Birds was held, during which several important topics were discussed, including:
The meeting was characterized by a constructive and positive discussion atmosphere, with members exchanging opinions and valuable suggestions.
The Society extends its sincere thanks to all attendees and wishes everyone continued success.
A meeting with stakeholders in the Fawra area was held on Monday, 28 December 2020, in coordination with Bado Society for the protection of marine and terrestrial life, the Libyan Society for Birds, and the Libyan Society of Artisanal Fishery Friends. The meeting was part of the program for the protection and conservation of Fawra Lake and Island (Fawra Reserve) and the implementation of projects funded by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF).
The meetings started at the Zuwara Municipal Council, where the council confirmed its full support and commitment to the associations working on the project and encouraged such environmental initiatives.
The second session was held at the Bado Society headquarters, attended by representatives from the Fishermen’s Union, the Agriculture and Marine Resources sectors, and the reserve management. Participants emphasized the importance of joint cooperation to conserve the natural resources of the Fawra area and began preparations for organizing workshops related to the projects.
The environmental associations expressed their sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of these meetings, especially Bado Society for hosting them, the Zuwara Municipal Council for their warm reception and support, and the representatives of relevant authorities for their spirit of cooperation and positive engagement.
On Wednesday, December 9, 2020, a meeting was held via the ZOOM platform, bringing together members of the Libyan Society for Birds and members of the General Assembly.
The meeting witnessed active participation from the members and was dedicated to discussing the 2021 Winter Waterbird Census. The agenda included reviewing the survey schedule and the sites to be covered during this season, as well as consultations on coordination with partners in the targeted areas, such as Zuwara and Misrata.
The Society’s management extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to all who participated in the meeting.
A consultative meeting was held on Tuesday, 20 October 2020, among the organizations involved in projects funded by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF), aimed at protecting and conserving Farwa Island, to coordinate and schedule the launch of joint activities.
The meeting was conducted online, with the following participants:
The meeting fostered a collaborative atmosphere, focusing on coordinating the upcoming field activities on Farwa Island.
The Libyan Society for Birds held its first meeting of 2020 on Wednesday, 14 October 2020, at 11:30 AM in the meeting hall of the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Tripoli.
The meeting was attended by:
During the meeting, several important topics concerning the work of the Society were discussed, most notably environmental projects, in addition to reviewing the Society’s activities related to the surveying and study of birds within Libya.