Author: abdulnasser eisa

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.