We protect the forests and the eagles of Bulgaria
About the project
The objective of the LIFE for Eagle’s Habitats project is the long-term preservation of the Lesser Spotted Eagle population by securing the protection and sustainable management of the species’ nesting and foraging habitats, as well as the creation of new ones. The project will be implemented on the territory of twenty Special Protection Areas of the Natura 2000 network in Eastern Bulgaria.
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Lesser Spotted Eagles Occupy a Surprisingly Small Area Before Their First Migration, New BSPB Study Shows
Photo: © Mihail Iliev/BSPB The first systematic study of the post-fledging period reveals key behavioural characteristics that are crucial for the survival of young eagles What happens to a Lesser Spotted Eagle in the first few weeks after it leaves the nest? Where...
Association ‘Sustainable Forests’ Announces Vacancy for Executive Director
Position Overview The Executive Director of the Association “Sustainable Forests” serves as the official representative of FSC in Bulgaria and acts as the organization’s chief executive officer. He/she may act as project manager upon need.This role encompasses...
New Study: Breeding Performance of the Lesser Spotted Eagle Remains Stable – but Habitat Loss Intensifies
A new scientific publication by leading experts from the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds (BSPB) presents the results of a 10-year study on the breeding performance of the Lesser Spotted Eagle (Clanga pomarina) population in Bulgaria. Based on data...
Final Press Conference of the Project “LIFE for Eagle’s Habitats”
Bulgaria ranks among the leading countries in Europe in terms of biodiversity and preserved forests. A testament to this is the stable population of protected species such as the Lesser Spotted Eagle. This was highlighted during the final press conference of the...
Bulgarian Foresters on a Study Visit in Serbia
Representatives of the Executive Forest Agency visited the region around the city of Novi Sad to exchange experience on the sustainable management of shelterbelts in the context of climate change. Between 7–10 July, the Bulgarian foresters learned about the practices...
Forestry Inspectors from Veliko Tarnovo, Lovech, Ruse, Varna, Sliven, and Shumen Discuss Management and Control in Forest Areas
More than 60 forestry officials from six Regional Forest Directorates – Veliko Tarnovo, Lovech, Ruse, Varna, Sliven, and Shumen – took part in a training session on forest area management and control. The trainings were conducted between 22 and 24 July 2025 and are...
Lesser Spotted Eagle
The Lesser Spotted Eagle is migratory-breeding and migratory species in Bulgaria. In the past it was a common bird in the country but in the period 1950 – 1980 its numbers show an uninterrupted decrease. At present nearly 50% of its population (600 breeding pairs) is concentrated in the Eastern Rhodope Mountain, Sakar Mountain, Derventski Vazvishenia Hills and Strandzha Mountain. There are scattered records from Dobrudzha Plain, Danubian Plain, Thracian Plain, the Western Rhodope Mountain, Sredna Gora, Vitosha, Plana mountains, etc.
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