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Autumn on the Flyway: Chadi Saad Tracks a Season in Motion

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As summer loosened its grip on Lebanon’s mountains and wetlands, Chadi Saad kept daily watch over the migratory corridors that lace the country together:...

European Honey Buzzard Released in Bissour Hima – A Step Toward Restoring Nature

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The European Honey Buzzard is a migratory raptor that crosses Lebanon each year on its journey between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. Feeding mainly on...
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From Our Land, the Story Begins… and with Agriculture, the Heartbeat Continues

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Lebanon’s agricultural lands have long been the silent witnesses of our resilience, the cradle of our history, and the...

The Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush — A Vanishing Jewel Among Lebanon’s Mountain Rocks

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Spotted recently in the scenic heights of Hammana, a solitary male Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis) stunned observers with...

The Poor Man’s Weatherglass: Spring Wildflowers of Lebanon

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As winter loosens its grip, Lebanon’s landscapes awaken with a spectacular display of spring wildflowers, each bloom signaling the...

The Common Myna: A Bold Urban Invader Captured at Beirut Waterfront — and a Symbol of a Growing Ecological Dilemma

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Earlier today, wildlife photographer and the manager of SPNL's Hima Hammana Raptor Observatory, Chadi Saad, captured a striking image of...

Saving the Desert’s Most Tenacious Birds

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In the heart of Arizona’s arid landscapes, a small owl peered out from a cardboard pet carrier, its large...

A Tiny Survivor: The Long-Eared Hedgehog’s First Recorded Appearance in Lebanon

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By Bassam Al Kantar Head of Campaign Strategy & Communications🌿 Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) In the...
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The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) is dedicated to conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainable development, and safeguarding Lebanon’s natural and cultural heritage. As the national partner of BirdLife International, SPNL embraces the Hima approach, a community-based conservation model that harmonizes nature, people, and culture. Through education, advocacy, and partnerships, we empower communities to protect vital ecosystems and species while ensuring livelihoods and well-being. Join us in our mission to preserve Lebanon's unique environment for future generations. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more and support our initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon