Obviously, the newly admitted patient of the Rescue Center does not belong to the colony of the species established by Green Balkans within the project funded by the LIFE program of the European Union. This bird does not have any ornithological rings that are usually put on all birds released under the project. These surprising facts necessitate field observations of the region, where the strange patient was found. Thanks to Konstantin Popov - a longtime supporter of Green Balkans, it was found out that at least two Lesser Kestrel pairs breed in that region.
Since these observations were made during a period when breeding Lesser Kestrels have already left their nests and are not so attached to their nesting site anymore, it is impossible to confirm the exact number of individuals breeding in the area. Also, the area is difficult to access, which makes the implementation of more detailed studies even harder. However, these observations made in the region of Bourgas are almost a sensation. Given the currently available data on the distribution of the Lesser Kestrels in the country, showing a single breeding locality, which was established this year, these data provide completely new information on the status of the species in the country.
Detailed surveys are to be implemented in this region to identify the size of the colony and the territories it has occupied.
For further information, please contact:
Gradimir Gradev, Project Manager
“Lesser Kestrel Recovery” LIFE11 NAT/BG/360
Tel.: +359 885 609 289; Е-mail: ggradev@greenbalkans.org
Hristina Klisurova - Veterinary
PR, Wildlife Rescue Center
Tel: +359 886 570053
E-mail: hhristova@greenbalkans.org
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