A first for Cyprus: significant fine imposed for illegal wildlife poisoning
For the first-ever time in Cyprus, prosecuting authorities issued a €21,000 fine for poisoning and killing wild birds. The fine represents a big step forward that will hopefully have a…
The three endemic birds of Cyprus – Cyprus Warbler – Cyprus Wheatear – Cyprus Scops Owl
Cyprus hosts three endemic species that breed nowhere else, the Cyprus Wheatear (Oenanthe cypriaca), Cyprus Warbler (Sylvia melanothorax) and the Cyprus Scops Owl (Otus Cyprius) The Cyprus warbler (Sylvia melanothorax)…