Aquatic Warbler
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ContactsProject activities in Belarus are suspended
Due to the war in Ukraine and European Union’s sanctions that entered into force, the activities of Aquatic Warbler conservation project in Belarus are suspended. … read more
Aquatic warbler conservation
Europe’s rarest songbird
Among the best nature conservation initiatives in Europe!
Two times Aquatic Warbler Conservation project was nominated as one of the finalists of international “Natura2000 awards”: in 2020 in the category “socio-economic benefit” and in 2022 in the category “conservation on land”.
Priceless successful experience of Aquatic Warbler translocation!
In 2018-2019 the first ever Aquatic Warbler translocation was implemented. In two years, 100 chicks have been relocated from Belarus to Lithuania. The method proved to be successful and effective.
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European Commissioner V. Sinkevičius drew attention to the success of Aquatic Warbler conservation project and the LIFE program
Speaking at the meeting of LIFE nature projects in Klaipėda yesterday, European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius praised Lithuanian Aquatic Warbler conservation initiative that had been nominated … read more
New hope to save Europe’s rarest passerine songbird: Pioneering translocation of aquatic warbler between Lithuanian and Belarusian peatlands marks important milestone in fight for species’ survival
The aquatic warbler is a tiny bird that needs humans’ help to survive. The drastic decline of this globally threatened species has led conservationists to implement … read more
The translocation of the Aquatic Warbler – the first results in short video
In the short video you can find out about the first results of Aquatic Warbler translocation. In 2018-2019 the first ever Aquatic Warbler translocation was … read more
Aquatic Warbler
A rare and charismatic bird that needs our help. The aquatic warbler lives in wet grasslands, now in only 4 countries in the world. Populations are fragmented and shrinking, but you can still hear its happy song. Will your kids be able to?
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„LIFE Magni Ducatus Acrola”
Lithuanians and Belarusians are partnering to save the rare aquatic warbler. Experts think that the habitats for these birds in Lithuania and part of Belarus are suitable and in good condition. However, hoping to restore the global population of Europe’s rarest songbird, issues of habitat fragmentation and population isolation need to be addressed – by creating an international network of good quality habitats for the aquatic warbler.
The creation of this network will begin in Lithuania and Belarus…
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Agroenvironmental measures
Farmers that protect the aquatic warbler by using more conscious agricultural practices are compensated for whatever economic losses they experience. This helps both farmers and aquatic warblers.
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