The end is near for the construction of observation tower

As a part of project LIVEDRAVA and together with our project partner Manucipality Ptuj we constructed observation tower on the right bank of Lake Ptuj. It will enable better line of sight for the birdwatchers visiting the lake. Because of towers location it will be possible to observe breeding colonies of Common Tern, Black-headed and Mediterranean Gulls on lake’s artificial islands. Interior of observation tower is equiped with determination and information boards, informing visitors about bird life on Lake Ptuj. Continue reading

First Little Ringed Plover chicks were hatched!

On 3th June 2016 first Little Ringed Plover chicks were hatched. Till now we found more than 30 nests of this mysterious inhabitant of river gravel bars for whom river Drava is the most important breeding site in Slovenia. Continue reading

We organized an excursion to Slovakia

There have been quite some river restoration projects in Europe in last few years. People recognized that past river managament practices were not sustainable and efficient and left deep scars on river ecosystems across Europe and whole world. For efficent and sustainable river restoration actions modern approach is needed which involves cooperation with nature conservationists and researchers acros the wider area. Continue reading

Regular monitoring of waterbirds on the Drava River – 34th 10-day period

Interesting bird sightings from our regular waterbirds monitoring on the Drava river – 34th 10-day period: Continue reading

Regular monitoring of waterbirds on the Drava River – 33th 10-day period

Interesting bird sightings from our regular waterbirds monitoring on the Drava river – 33th 10-day period: Continue reading