Author: abdulnasser eisa

At the kind invitation of Bessida Society for the Protection of Farwa Island and Lake, the team from the Libyan Society for Birds participated on Friday, 19 March 2021 in a tree-planting campaign on Farwa Island, in collaboration with several civil society organizations.

During the campaign, 300 seedlings of plant species suitable for the island’s local environment were planted, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance environmental sustainability and preserve the area’s ecosystems.

The Libyan Society for Birds extends its sincere thanks to Bessida Society for providing the opportunity to contribute to this important environmental initiative, reflecting the spirit of community cooperation in supporting nature.

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.

The field efforts of the Libyan Society for Birds continue, with the Winter Waterbird Survey Program reaching its final station in the city of Zuwara, renowned for its rich wetlands that serve as a safe haven for birds.

The survey covered:

• Sabkhet Mellita.
• Sabkhet Almanqoub.
• Farwa Island.
• The coastline between Abu Kamash and Ras Jdir.

These activities were carried out in collaboration with the team from the Bessida Society for the Protection of Farwa Island and Lake, with the participation and training of five promising young members from Badu as part of capacity building and youth engagement initiatives.

We extend our sincere thanks to all who contributed to the successful completion of the survey in Greater Zuwara, with special acknowledgment to the Farwa Protected Area Monitoring Center for their support and cooperation.

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:

• Wetlands and their importance,
• Birds and methods of identification,
• How to conduct field counts.

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:

• Preparations for the 2021 Winter Waterbird Census program.
• Preparation for the World Wetlands Day celebration.

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.