Benefits of Backyard Birds

Birds are a perfect indicator for changes in the environment. In urban areas, not only public green spaces are important for humans and birds alike. It is on you as well, if birds like to be around you. Here you find examples, what makes your garden or yard hospitable for birds. Some actions can even

World Wetlands Day and Its importance

2 February is World Wetlands Day World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention. It is celebrated to raise awareness of wetland values and benefits and promote the conservation and wise use of wetlands. Wetlands Rivers, lakes, ponds and wet meadows

How Rapid Urbanization Affects City Wildlife?

Globally, more people live in urban areas than in rural ones. Urbanisation is a selective force that is changing the composition of animal communities tremendously. During the process of urbanisation some animal species will disappear from the newly urbanised habitat. For example, birds that feed on specific natural food sources will fly to other areas

Autumn – get your yard ready for your feathered friends

There are many ways how you can support birds in your own boundaries. No matter the size of your yard. Some support can even be provided on a balcony or windowsil. Autumn is the most busiest time for you, if you want to make your garden or yard bird friendly. As this is the time

The Power of Many – A Birdlife Mission to Save the Eastern Imperial Eagle

The distinctive silhouette of the Eastern imperial eagle Aquila helica – with a body length of about 80cm and a wingspan of 2m – cuts an intimidating figure. Its body is almost entirely brown, though the crown and sides of the neck are light gold and patches of white mark the shoulders as well as the edges

SABUKO has been granted the observer status of COP 14

SABUKO has recently been granted the observer status of fourteenth session of the Conference of Parties (COP 14) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). „Established in 1994, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the sole legally binding international agreement linking environment and development to sustainable land management. The Convention addresses