International Vulture Awareness Day

Vultures are an ecologically vital group of birds that face a range of threats in many areas that they occur. Populations of many species are under pressure and some species are facing extinction.

The International Vulture Awareness Day has grown from Vulture Awareness Days run by the Birds of Prey Working Group in South Africa and the Hawk Conservancy Trust in England, who decided to work together and expand the initiative into an international event.

It is now recognised that a co—ordinated international day will publicise the conservation of vultures to a wider audience and highlight the important work being carried out by the world’s vulture conservationists.

On September 4th 2010, the aim is for each participating organisation to carry out their own activities that highlight vulture conservation and awareness. This website, established in July 2009, provides a central place for all participants to outline these activities and see the extent of vulture conservation across the world

Additionally this webpage is a valuable resource for vulture workers to learn about the activities of their colleagues and to perhaps develop new collaborations or exchange information. Check out the work they are doing:

http://www.vultureday.org/2010/index.php

But you don't have to be a zoo, bird park or conservation organisation to become involved. Our Awareness Day Virtual Event is open to everyone. Take a look at how you can become involved.

Kerri Wolters is passionate about hte subject, and there is an awesome video of her flying with the vultures in strapped into a paraglider!

There is plenty of work being done for vulture conservation in South Africa. Have a look here http://www.vultureconservation.co.za/