SABUKO’s internship program for young biologists

Within the Restoring Gallery Forest and Grasslands in the Iori River Valley, Georgia Project, SABUKO in Chachuna Managed Reserve carries out the study of pasture conditions. Sophio Maghlakelidze and Revaz Kvaratskhelia, students of the School of Natural Sciences and Medicine of Ilia State University, are taking part in the study as well. We are sharing

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Jandari Lake – Birdwatcher’s destination

Originally announced for Kumisi Lake, the Sunday excursion had to be changed to Jandarai Lake. A team excursion visited Tbilisi Sea, Jandari Tba and Kumisi Tba on 2. February. It revealed, that Kumisi shores are not accessible with a mini bus, which has been necessary due to high interest. About 20 people joined the excursion.

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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 are great places to see wildlife

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Another Imperial Eagle

Unfortunately, another Imperial eagle, tagged by satellite transmitters, became a victim of power lines. This time the incident occurred in Azerbaijan, near Georgian border. Our team members left for the place of destination yesterday to picture and taking off the transmitter. The bird was tagged in July, 2017, therefore it was on its second migration

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)

Ornithologists all over the world marked the second weekend of October to raise awareness for migratory birds. So did we here in Georgia. School children have been invited for a dedicated program in the Museum of Georgia on Friday. The exhibition ‘Biodiversity Caucasus’ provided the perfect frame to introduce them to the challenges migratory birds

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Why Jandary Lake?

After about 20 km cycling from Rustawi over asphalt roads in perfect condition with almost no traffic as soon as you leave the city behind, Jandari Lake suddenly appears. Located on the border with Azerbaijan, it forms a little sanctuary in the surrounding steppe landscape. Already along the way it is worth to have an

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