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

Spotted recently in the scenic heights of Hammana, a solitary male Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis) stunned observers with his brilliant plumage. Captured by...
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The Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush — A Vanishing Jewel Among Lebanon’s Mountain Rocks

Spotted recently in the scenic heights of Hammana, a solitary male Rufous-tailed Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis) stunned observers with his brilliant plumage. Captured by...
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The Poor Man’s Weatherglass: Spring Wildflowers of Lebanon

As winter loosens its grip, Lebanon’s landscapes awaken with a spectacular display of spring wildflowers, each bloom signaling the arrival of warmer days. Among...
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The Common Myna: A Bold Urban Invader Captured at Beirut Waterfront — and a Symbol of a Growing Ecological Dilemma

Earlier today, wildlife photographer and the manager of SPNL's Hima Hammana Raptor Observatory, Chadi Saad, captured a striking image of a Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)...
A male owl heads home to his mate, dinner in claw, after snatching up a kangaroo rat in the Sonoran Desert’s continually shifting landscape.
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Saving the Desert’s Most Tenacious Birds

In the heart of Arizona’s arid landscapes, a small owl peered out from a cardboard pet carrier, its large yellow eyes scanning the surroundings...
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International Action to Stop Illegal Killing of Birds Stepped Up at...

Intensive unsustainable hunting and illegal killing of migratory birds are taking place in many parts of the world driving species to the brink of...
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The IUCN Red List: Guiding Conservation for 50 years

This year is an important milestone for IUCN as it marks the 50th anniversary of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. By scientifically...
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How Far Can Birds Fly Without Needing to Land?

Advances in technology are allowing us to learn more and more about how birds can travel huge distances under their own power. Not long...
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Up to a billion birds die flying into windows

Hundreds of millions of birds die every year flying straight into windows. The locals - pigeons and seagulls - aren't as vulnerable but migrating...
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U.N. COP12 in Pyeongchang Calls for Scaling Up Action Plan...

A United Nations convention on biodiversity kicked off in the eastern city of Pyeongchang on Monday, bringing together government officials, environmentalists and businesspeople from...
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The Orange House Project Saving Lebanon’s Sea Turtles

For millennia, sea turtles have swum ashore every summer to lay their eggs on beaches in what is now southern Lebanon. After incubation, 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