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Vulture news from 2005
Update on vulture research in Caucases-- October / 2005
Since 2004 Natural Research ltd have been working with the RSPB, the Georgian Center for Conservation of Wildlife, the Armenian Society for the Protection of Birds and the Azerbaijan Ornithological Society,to examine more closely the movements of Gyps vultures in the Caucases. Follow the link to the Natural Research website to find out more.
Progress for vultures in Nepal -- September / 2005
On September 19th the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation hosted a meeting to discuss the decline of white-backed and slender-billed vultrues in Nepal over the past 10 years and to consider solutions. The meeting was attended by representatives from all relevant government departments and conservation NGOs in Nepal. Follow link for more.
Generous donation to vulture conservation -- September / 2005
The National Bird of Prey Trust (www.nbpt.org.uk) has made another very generous donation to the programme in India which will enable a third colony aviary to be constructed at the Vulture Conservation Centre in Pinjore, Haryana State. NBPT has been a major supporter of the programme for many years and this new donation is an indication of the commitment the Trust has made to ensure the future of vultures in Asia.
Construction of second breeding centre begins -- August / 2005
Construction of a second Vulture Conservation Breeding centre has begun at Buxa, with the cooperation and support of the West Bengal State Government, India. Click for more.
Vulture conservation embraces lice -- August / 2005
A grant has been awarded by the British Ecological Society to help conserve vulture ectoparasites. While the main aim of Vulture Rescue is to save the three critically endangered vulture species, conserving biodiversity also includes the conservation of the unique fleas and lice that vultures (unwittingly) host. Follow this link for more.
Vulture chicks caught in India -- June/2005
Work in India successfully captured 10 chicks of the critically endangered long-billed vulture. The chicks were taken from the cliffs at Bayana in Rajasthan State and were safely transported to the Conservation Breeding Centre. Follow link for more.
Indian scientists visit South Africa -- May/2005
A successful visit to South Africa was made by Indian scientists to establish collaborative links with South African researchers investigating a vulture safe alternative to replace diclofenac. The research efforts and methods will be replicated in India.
Vulture captured in Cambodia
Following three weeks of effort, three slender-billed and two white-backed vultures and two red-headed vultures were recently captured in Cambodia. All birds were wing-tagged and banded, and were released without any problems. Three birds (two slender-billed and an adult white-backed vulture) were fitted with satellite transmitter units provided by the RSPB. See Cambodia research for more text and images.
Punjab bans diclofenac drug to save vultures
The Punjab government announced on 28th April that they will ban the state veterinary use of diclofenac. The good news from Punjab State follows the government announcement that diclofenac will be phased out within six months in India. See Web News India, Punjab.com, Thomson Law Record for more on this story.
Vulture Rescue awarded satellite tags
Vulture Rescue has been awarded 3 satellite tags from North Star Technology Annual awards, which is open to conservation applications from throughout the world. The satellite tags will be used to study foraging movements of vultures in Nepal along with community conservation projects. The tracking results will be made fully available through the "Eye of Falcon" website.
Indian Prime Minister announces diclofenac ban
Following a meeting of the Indian Government National Board for Wildlife, the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced on March 15th 2005 that India will phase out the veterinary use of diclofenac within six months. This is a huge boost to the future conservation of vultures in India and Asia. Follow links for some of the many articles reporting this news (BirdLife, BBC Asia, RSPB).
Endangered vultures recorded in Cambodia
Surveys by BirdLife International and the Wildlife Conservation Society in 2004 have found significant numbers of two of the critically endangered vulture species in Cambodia. Continued research by these two organisations with support from the RSPB will determine the size of the vulture populations, satellite track birds and ensure remaining populations are protected. Follow links for articles (BBC news, BirdLife, RDB).
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