Europe, geographically speaking, offers habitat to over 540 species of birds, around 5% of the world’s avifauna. However, the constant human population growth has been affecting habitats and landscapes for thousands of years. All the inherent alterations have been putting fauna and flora in check, causing all sorts of threats and unprecedented extinctions. Unfortunately, bird species are no exception, and according to Birdlife's State of the World's Birds 2022, 1 in 8 bird species worldwide is at risk of extinction.
Regarding the bird species in Europe, in line with the latest report by the IUCN Red List of Birds from ... Ler mais
This month's interview is with a bird and wildlife photographer. B Journal Editions had the pleasure to speak with Diogo Oliveira, a biologist and wildlife enthusiast that at age 16, started his way through wildlife photography.
Diogo's work is primarily to promote nature conservation and biodiversity. To do this, he uses his photography work and social media platforms to promote knowledge about various wildlife species in Portugal. He is the founder and CEO of onWILD, through which, among many other things, Diogo delivers workshops, courses, expeditions and services of environmental assessments.
Let’s check his interview.
How did your interest ... Ler mais
Do you have all your Christmas gifts figured out?
Not yet? Well, we might have a good solution for you. An alternative gift this year.
What if, this Christmas, you sponsored a conservation project in the name of a friend or relative?
Birdwatchers and bird lovers are always available to help wildlife.
So offer something different, original and kind by sponsoring a wild bird or conservation project in your friend's name.
Or, instead, it could be your gift to a conservation project you care about. Believe us. They would really appreciate it.
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