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♾️ Connecting nature and people since 1987 💚 Transboundary nature conservation in Europe 🤝 Working with local partner organisations 🌐 euronatur.org/en
Why do we stand up for the Aquatic Warbler? 🪶 The Aquatic Warbler is Europe’s rarest songbird and protecting its future requires dedication and teamwork. But what motivates the people behind the conservation work? We asked our colleagues why they are committed to this bird and its habitats.
Habitat restoration and management are essential, but they are no longer enough on their own. Many remaining Aquatic Warbler populations have become too small and isolated to survive independently 🪶 👉 This is where translocation comes in. Today, we take a closer look at how translocation works ⬇️
1/3 Why does the Aquatic Warbler need a helping hand? 🪶 With around 4,000–5,000 breeding birds left, it's Europe’s rarest songbird. The species is at serious risk of extinction due to habitat loss (e.g. through drainage and vegetation overgrowth) and the fragmentation of its remaining populations.
1/5 What’s the translocation of Aquatic Warblers? 🪶 The Aquatic Warbler has lost more than 95% of its population due to habitat loss in the 20th century. Many remaining populations are now too small and isolated to survive on their own. © Žymantas Morkvėnas
Do you need a break? ⏸️ Just imagine you’re resting beneath an ancient giant beech tree in the Zeletin Mountains in Montenegro, far away from the noise of everyday life. We’ve got the perfect video for you – enjoy 🌿 #SearchingForTheLastOldGrowthForests #conservation
🎉 In June, we took another important step towards searching, identifying, and protecting Europe’s last remaining old-growth and primary forests. We met with NGO partners and old-growth forest experts in Montenegro – watch the video to find out why ⬇️ #SearchingForTheLastOldGrowthForests
Big step for nature in Montenegro On 26 June, the Montenegrin government made a landmark decision for nature #conservation: the government adopted its draft plan for a nationwide Natura 2000 network and submitted it to Brussels. More info: www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-d... © Bruno D'Amicis, CZIP
We have organised an online discussion with Aleksandër Trajçe (PPNEA) and Gabriel Schwaderer (EuroNatur) to explore the dynamics behind the recent developments in the Vjosa Delta and help place them in context. @schwadererg.bsky.social
🦩 Interested in what's happening in Albania right now? Join our online event! The Flamingo Revolution has grown far beyond protests against large-scale tourism projects in the Vjosa-Narta Protected Area – and beyond nature conservation alone. Register now: www.euronatur.org/en/journal/m...
In 2024, the EU made history by adopting the Nature Restoration Regulation, committing to restore degraded ecosystems – forests, rivers, seas, farmland and even cities – by 2050. EU Member States must submit their national restoration plans by 1 September 2026. The clock is ticking ⌛ #conservation
1/2 🌳 A year and a half after the official adoption of the historic Nature Restoration Regulation, #EU Member States are now drafting their national restoration plans. But what does nature restoration look like in practice – and how much does it actually cost? 💶 @ceebankwatch.bsky.social
1/2 🌿In 2024, the EU made history by adopting the Nature Restoration Regulation, committing to restore degraded ecosystems – forests, rivers, farmland, and even cities – by 2050. Now comes the hard part: turning plans into action. And where will the funding come from? @ceebankwatch.bsky.social
In May, a 57-year-old man was arrested in Serbia. He is suspected of deliberately killing a strictly protected Cinereous Vulture. The police investigation and the arrest in this case send an important signal: some authorities in the country are taking wildlife crime seriously. #birds More info ⬇️
Serious damage is happening right now in the Vjosa-Narta Protected Area in Albania ❗ The Albanian Government must halt construction immediately and take its commitments towards EU serious! #conservation © Photos: Xhemal Xherri, Adrian Guri, Arsen Rroshi, PPNEA, EuroNatur
Hey! We’re EuroNatur, a German foundation working for nature #conservation across borders in Europe 🪶 Together with local partner organisations, we lead projects all over Europe to protect precious wildlife and habitats. If our mission speaks to you: share this post and tell your friends about us.
1/2 Last week, we joined the European Stork Villages Network meeting in the Bulgarian stork village of Belozem – home to around 40 breeding pairs and one of the highest stork populations in South-Eastern Europe 🪶 © Justine Vansynghel, Becca Bowie, Green Balkans
The aquatic warbler is rarely heard from. But just in time for tomorrow’s World Migratory #Bird Day, it sends us a voice message 🗨️ As part of the “LIFE4AquaticWarbler” project, we and our partners are working to ensure it keeps singing for many generations to come 💚 © Bird: Žymantas Morkvėnas
📣 New webinar about river protection! Learn more about the Blue Heart of Europe, why Europe’s wild #rivers need protection, and what our work looks like. Registere here: https://www.euronatur.org/en/events (The webinar will be held in German.) © Bruno D'Amicis
How we actually look hunting Easter eggs today 🍫🏃🏃♂️🏃♀️ The EuroNatur team wishes everyone celebrating a Happy Easter 🐰 © Willi Rolfes
New webinar with Annette Spangenberg, EuroNatur's Head of Fresh Water Programme, on 15 April 2026 at 6 p.m. 🌊 The webinar will be held in German. 👉 https://www.euronatur.org/en/what-we-do/river-protection-in-europe/webinar-in-april © 1: Bruno D'Amicis, 2: Matic Oblak, 3: Richard Burton #rivers
1/2 Milestone for #lynx conservation in Europe 🎉 With under 50 individuals left, the Balkan lynx is critically endangered. Now, a new Regional Strategy for the #conservation of the Balkan lynx has been officially endorsed at the CMS COP15 in Brazil. © ERA - Balkan Lynx Recovery Programme