World Migratory Bird Day Highlights the Power of Community Science
Ahead of World Migratory Bird Day on 10 October 2026, a global campaign is celebrating the people whose observations help protect migratory birds—and highlighting...
Every Bird Counts: Why World Migratory Bird Day 2026 Matters for Lebanon
As the world marks World Migratory Bird Day on 10 October, Lebanon has a special responsibility—and an opportunity—to protect the birds crossing its skies....
Where the Sky Has No Borders: BirdLife International’s Global Partnership Meeting and Flyways Summit
From the Arctic to Africa, migratory birds connect continents, ecosystems and people. In Nairobi, the global conservation community gathered to protect the invisible highways...
Hima for Peace Takes Centre Stage at BirdLife Summit in Nairobi
From protecting birds and habitats to building bridges between communities, Lebanon’s Hima revival offers a community-led pathway to conservation, resilience and peace
Nairobi, Kenya —...
The Urgent Need for Water Harvesting in West Bekaa: Combating the...
By Wassim El Khatib Fish & Wildlife Unit Manager
After extensive monitoring by the Fish & Wildlife Unit, alarming signs of water depletion and environmental...
Flight for Survival: Combating the Illegal Killing of Migratory Birds in...
A Haven Turned Battleground for Birds
Lebanon lies at the heart of one of the world’s most crucial migratory routes, the East Mediterranean Flyway. Millions...
Rare Marbled Duck Documentation at Ammiq Wetland: A Landmark for Lebanon’s...
Water birds play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, especially in wetland habitats. As Lebanon prepares to celebrate World Wetlands Day on February...
Gegenes nostrodamus: A Rare Encounter Through the Lens of Hussein Zorkot
In a remarkable discovery at the SPNL Butterfly Garden, Hussein Zorkot, the garden manager and passionate entomologist, recently captured stunning images of the Gegenes...
Lebanon’s Hidden Gem: The Lesser Fiery Copper Butterfly (Lycaena thersamon omphale)
Lebanon is home to a rich diversity of butterflies, with 165 recorded species spanning five main families. Among these is the Lesser Fiery Copper...
Hipparchia syriaca: A Unique Butterfly Among Lebanon’s Rich Biodiversity
Lebanon is home to an impressive diversity of butterflies, with a recorded checklist of 165 species. Among them is the Eastern Rock Grayling (Hipparchia...
