When War Crosses the Sky: Migratory Birds Over Lebanon
Each spring and autumn, the skies above the Levant transform into one of the world’s greatest aerial highways. Hundreds of millions of birds glide...
IUCN Members Network in Lebanon Strengthens Environmental Cooperation and Launches New Media Initiatives
The IUCN Members Network in Lebanon convened an online meeting on Friday, 13 March 2026, bringing together representatives from environmental organizations and academic institutions...
The Story Behind the Hima Hammana Logo
High in the mountains of Mount Lebanon, where forests meet waterfalls and migratory birds cross the sky above the Beirut River Valley, the village...
A Municipality Steps Forward: Ebadieh Backs a Vision for the Beirut River Valley Natural Park
In a modest yet powerful gesture of environmental leadership, the Municipality of Ebadieh has formally endorsed a visionary initiative to establish a Natural Park...
How can we REALLY prevent birds from flying into our windows?
Why do birds collide with windows, and how can we help? We explore the science behind bird collisions and dispel some common myths about...
White stork … Flight for Survival
As the famous bearer of newborn babies to expecting parents, the White stork is a widely beloved symbol of good luck. Instantly recognisable, with...
World’s only tool-using vulture risks being lost forever
Hailed for its intelligence and majesty, the Egyptian Vulture was admired and worshipped throughout history. But decimated by poisoning, electrocution and illegal trophy hunting,...
World’s only tool-using vulture risks being lost forever
Hailed for its intelligence and majesty, the Egyptian Vulture was admired and worshipped throughout history. But decimated by poisoning, electrocution and illegal trophy hunting,...
Bird that solved migration mystery now illegally killed on its journey
The White stork, known in folklore as the bringer of babies to new parents, played a fascinating role in the discovery of bird migration....
Wings & Waves Newsletter | January – February 2019
Wings & Waves Newsletter | January - February 2019
Please welcome SPNL’s 23rd Hima at Hammana
14 November 2018 was an important day for SPNL welcoming...
