As part of the Monitoring Program, a field visit was conducted on Thursday, 25 February 2016, to the Al Haḑabah Sewage Treatment Plant. We were honored by the participation of colleagues from the Department of Botany, Dr. Fathi Al-Saghir and Dr. Mohammed Makhlouf, who enriched the activity with their scientific expertise.
As part of the Waterbird Monitoring Program, a field visit was conducted on Thursday, 18 February 2016, to the Al Haḑabah Sewage Treatment Plant – Tripoli. The visit included practical training on waterbird census techniques.
This visit provided a valuable addition to the participants’ field experience, as part of a series of activities aimed at developing monitoring programs and protecting waterbirds and their natural habitats.
As part of the activities of the North African Waterbird Monitoring Project for the conservation of wetlands, a training program was organized on Tuesday, 16 February 2016, which included two specialized lectures.
The first lecture covered methods of bird counting and estimation, as well as the modern techniques used in this field. The second lecture focused on wetland management, explaining how bird monitoring data can be utilized to develop environmental management plans and the methodologies applied to achieve sustainability.
This activity aims to strengthen national capacities in waterbird monitoring and wetland management, contributing to the protection and preservation of biodiversity.
As part of the North African Waterbird Monitoring Project for the conservation of wetlands, the program continued on Saturday, 13 February 2016 with a field visit to Sebkha Al-Malaha – Mitiga, designated as the second site targeted in this project.
The visit included field monitoring of waterbirds and data documentation, as part of efforts to enhance knowledge of biodiversity status in Libya’s important wetland sites and to contribute to their protection and sustainable management.
Despite the challenging circumstances facing our beloved country, the Libyan Society for Birds carried out the Winter Waterbird Census as part of the International Waterbird Census (IWC) annual program in early January 2016.
The census covered several important sites around Greater Tripoli, including the wells and dams at Almjenin, Ghan, and Wadi Kaam, as well as Sebkha Al-Malaha at Mitiga, and the coastal area stretching from Qergarish to Tajoura.
This activity is a continuation of the census project that began in 2005, reaffirming the Society’s commitment to persevere despite the current challenges, even though this year’s coverage was limited to a smaller number of sites. The team hopes that security and stability will soon prevail, allowing for full coverage of all sites that host waterbirds in Libya.
The Libyan Society for Birds conducted a training program targeting the project support group, which included students from the Department of Zoology, University of Tripoli, members of the Libyan Wildlife Trust, and several members of the Libyan Society for Birds.
The program provided practical training on waterbird identification and monitoring, with Dr. Khaled Etayeb presenting an overview of the importance of bird monitoring and the methods for its implementation.
This activity is part of the North African Waterbird Monitoring Project, implemented by the Libyan Society for Birds in cooperation with Tour du Valat, aiming to strengthen national capacities in bird monitoring and wetland management.
The Libyan Society for Birds participated in the 8th Workshop on the Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), held at Tour du Valat in Arles, southern France, from 23 to 29 November 2015.
During the workshop, the Society presented a working paper titled “Status and Distribution of the Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) in Libya”, highlighting the current situation of this species in the country and emphasizing the importance of Libyan wetlands as its habitats.
This participation reflects the Society’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international cooperation in the conservation of migratory waterbirds and to exchange expertise with relevant organizations and institutions working to preserve biodiversity.
On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, observed annually on 2 February, a special celebration was held at Sebkha Al-Malaha – Mitiga Airport, organized and sponsored by the Libyan Society for Birds and the General Authority for Environment, represented by the staff of the Nature Conservation Management.
The event was attended by the Dean and a member of the Municipal Council of Souq Al-Jumaa, a team member from Radio Nabd Al-Asima, as well as active participation from the Scout Troop of Souq Al-Jumaa and several students from the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science – University of Tripoli.
The program included an awareness session highlighting the importance and types of wetlands, the threats they face, and an overview of World Wetlands Day and its objectives. It also featured a practical training activity for the scouts on monitoring waterbirds, introducing them to the species, and explaining their ecological role.
On this occasion, the Libyan Society for Birds and the General Authority for Environment extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the Director and staff of Mitiga Airport Security and Protection Office for their cooperation and support in making this educational and awareness-raising event a success.
As part of its efforts to enhance environmental knowledge and field-based learning, the Libyan Society for Birds, in collaboration with the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science – University of Tripoli, conducted a field visit to the Al-Malaha wetland at Mitiga, Tripoli, on 12 December 2013. This unique wetland is considered an important stopover site for waterbirds.
During the visit, participants were able to observe and monitor a variety of waterbird species. They also recorded ring codes on Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus), which provide valuable data on their migratory routes and the long distances covered during their movements.
On this occasion, the University of Tripoli and the Libyan Society for Birds extend their sincere thanks to the authorities at Mitiga Air Base for their cooperation, warm reception, and facilitation of the visit, which greatly contributed to the success of this scientific and educational activity.
As part of its ongoing efforts to monitor the environmental status of wetlands in Libya, the Libyan Society for Birds organized a field visit to Ain Tawergha on Saturday, 15 June 2013.
The aim of the visit was to assess the ecological condition of the site and explore ways to ensure its conservation.
The visit was carried out with the support and cooperation of the Coast Guard in Misrata, who provided security for the trip, enabling the team to conduct field assessments safely and effectively.
This initiative comes within the Society’s broader strategy to raise environmental awareness and to follow up on sites of ecological importance, in order to conserve biodiversity and safeguard the sustainability of natural ecosystems in the country.
As part of its efforts to raise awareness on biodiversity conservation and the protection of migratory birds, the Libyan Society for Birds celebrated World Migratory Bird Day on Sunday, 12 May 2013, on Farwa Island, in collaboration with the Department of Zoology, University of Tripoli, and the General Authority for the Environment.
The event brought together students and environmental experts, featuring awareness programs that highlighted the importance of migratory birds, the threats they face, and the significance of protecting their natural habitats.
This activity falls within the Society’s broader efforts to strengthen partnerships with educational and environmental institutions and to promote awareness about the importance of preserving natural ecosystems to ensure the sustainability of biodiversity.
On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the Libyan Society for Birds, in cooperation with the General Authority for Environment, organized a celebration marking World Migratory Bird Day at Sebkha Al-Mallaha – Mitiga, Tripoli.
The event brought together 45 students from various schools, aged between 8 and 15, with the aim of raising environmental awareness and promoting knowledge on the importance of protecting migratory birds and their habitats.
The program featured awareness sessions highlighting the ecological role of migratory birds, along with educational activities on the global reasons behind celebrating this occasion, such as the threats facing migratory species and the importance of international cooperation to ensure their conservation.