Conservation

The Snowy Albatross: Nature’s Feathered Fisherman

Birds play an essential role in maintaining the health of our oceans. One species that has always fascinated me is the Albatross. I fondly recall childhood films like The Rescuers (1977), which featured Orville, the lovable Albatross, bravely flew Bernard and Miss Bianca on their rescue mission. However, beyond their charming cinematic portrayals, Albatrosses are vital allies

General,Conservation
3 min

A four hundred year hiatus: The Northern Bald Ibis returns to Europe

For four hundred years, the Northern Bald Ibis disappeared from European skies. Today, thanks to the work of conservationists, nearly 300 reintroduced birds make their yearly pilgrimage between their breeding grounds in Austria and their wintering grounds in Spain.

General,Conservation
5 min

Christmas Bird Count

For some, the holiday season begins in earnest with gifts, festive meals, family time, new year’s resolutions, and while I love all of those things, for me the celebratory season really begins with the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Now in its 125th year, the Christmas Bird Count is the longest running community-science monitoring surveys. The

Community,Conservation
4 min

Guardians of the Birds

The blog article “Guardians of the Birds” highlights the critical role of birdwatchers and conservationists in protecting avian species and their habitats, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and awareness in fostering biodiversity.

2 min

ZEISS DTI Thermal Imaging Camera: An essential technology for naturalists

Explore how the ZEISS DTI Thermal Imaging enhances bat research with its advanced thermal imaging and video recording features.

2 min

Capturing the Journey: How ZEISS Trail Cameras aid Osprey Conservation

The ZEISS Trail cameras have greatly aided osprey conservation by reliably capturing high-quality footage of their nests and behaviours.

Destination,Conservation
2 min

Unlocking the secrets of Warblers: A guide to identification and habitats of European Warblers

This guide assists birdwatchers in identifying common species such as Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, and Eurasian Blackcap and provides key visual markers.

Conservation
5 min

How Thermal Imaging Technology assists in Research and Monitoring

A researcher giving insights on how thermal imaging technology supports surveys on night migration and the effects of artificial light on birds.

Experience,Conservation
2 min

Wings Across Continents by Sounding Wild: Two brothers on their mission to spread the word about the fascination of bird migration

Wings Across Continents by Sounding Wild: Two brothers on their mission to spread the word about the fascination of bird migration

4 min

Securing the wintering grounds of the endangered Spotted Greenshank (Tringa guttifer) in Thailand

ZEISS is a proud BirdLife Species Champion for one of the most threatened shorebirds in East Asia with the goal to build on nature conservation measures and education and outreach to secure the habitats of the Spotted Greenshank.

3 min