Author: abdulnasser eisa

As part of the Winter Waterbird Census activities in Libya, the Libyan Society for Birds conducted a field visit on Sunday, January 22, 2017, to the Al Haḑabah Sewage Treatment Plant, Tripoli. The visit aimed to monitor and record the numbers and distribution of migratory waterbirds.

This activity is part of the International Waterbird Census (IWC), in which Libya has participated since 2005, with the goal of contributing to regional and international efforts to protect waterbirds and their habitats.

As part of the continuation of the Winter Waterbird Census Program, the Libyan Society for Birds carried out field visits on Saturday, January 21, 2017, covering several key sites in Tripoli and its surroundings. These included Sebkha Al-Mallaha in Mitiga, Tajoura Beach, Tripoli Beach including the port area, as well as Qergarish Beach.

These efforts fall within the framework of the International Waterbird Census (IWC), which aims to monitor the status of migratory waterbirds, record their numbers and distribution, and reaffirm Libya’s commitment to participating in this global program.

On Tuesday, 24 May 2016, the Libyan Society for Birds participated in the scientific celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity, held at the Zoology Department’s meeting hall, Faculty of Science – University of Tripoli.

The program included:

• An opening address on the concept and benefits of biodiversity delivered by Dr. Tarek Al-Jdeedi.
• A lecture entitled “Avian Biodiversity in Libya” presented by Dr. Khaled Etayeb.
• A scientific lecture on the results of a survey study of ecosystem diversity in Eastern Libya, delivered by Dr. Ismail Al-Sheqman.

This event was organized in collaboration between the Department of Zoology, the Environmental Club of the Faculty of Science, the Libyan Biological Society, and the Libyan Society for Birds.

On this occasion, the Society extends its sincere thanks to all who contributed to the organization and success of this scientific event.

On Saturday, 14 May 2016, a celebration was held on the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day at the Al Haḑabah Sewage Treatment Plant – Tripoli, with the participation of the Libyan Society for Birds, the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science – University of Tripoli, and the General Authority for Environment, alongside several researchers and environmental enthusiasts.

The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of migratory birds and their ecological role, and to emphasize the need to protect their migration routes and preserve their natural habitats.

As part of its awareness programs on the importance of birds and wetlands, and under the objectives of the Awareness Project (Small Grants) supported by CEPF, the Libyan Society for Birds organized an awareness program on Monday, 18 April 2016 for the Scout Leaders – Souq Al-Jumaa Troop.

The program included lectures and interactive activities on the importance of birds, methods for identifying and counting them, and emphasized the ecological role of the wetlands they inhabit. This session marked the beginning of a series of awareness workshops targeting different age groups, focusing on raising awareness of the importance of birds and wetlands.

At the conclusion of the program, the Society extended its sincere thanks to all participating leaders, expressing hopes for continued engagement in upcoming activities.