This morning IVAD09 passed a milestone. 101 organisations have signed up so far. All the events have been put on a world wide map (thanks Keith!). New events will be added continuously.
Cape Vulture, by André Botha
A visitor’s map will be added for the virtual event, the Blog for Vultures festival that starts on September 4 at 19:00 UTC/GMT/Zulu time.
New photos have been added to the photo gallery and a poster exhibition has been added as well. Check it out!
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Hello everyone!
I have written a few articles recently about vulture conservation to help raise awareness. I hope you enjoy them:
“International Vulture Awareness Day 2009 is Almost Here!”
http://ecoworldly.com/2009/09/02/international-vulture-awareness-day-2009-is-almost-here/
“India’s Vulture Population Has Plummeted from 40 Million to 60,000: Poisoned by Drug Diclofenac”
http://ecoworldly.com/2009/07/24/indias-vulture-population-has-plummeted-from-40-million-to-60000-poisoned-by-drug-diclofenac/
“Vulture Conservation Efforts in Namibia Threatened by Illegal Poisoning”
http://ecoworldly.com/2009/08/21/vulture-conservation-efforts-in-namibia-threatened-by-illegal-poisoning/
“Tourists Responsible for Deaths of Protected Griffon Vultures in Croatia”
http://ecoworldly.com/2009/08/05/tourists-responsible-for-deaths-of-protected-griffon-vultures-in-croatia/
“Is Decline in India’s Vulture Population Linked to Spread of Rabies in Humans?”
http://ecoworldly.com/2009/07/24/is-decline-in-indias-vulture-population-linked-to-spread-of-rabies-in-humans/
“Vulture Restaurant Opens in Pakistan”
http://ecoworldly.com/2009/07/30/vulture-restaurant-opens-in-pakistan/
“Nearly Extinct Captive-Bred Slender-Billed Vulture is Ready to Fledge”
http://ecoworldly.com/2009/08/07/nearly-extinct-captive-bred-slender-billed-vulture-is-ready-to-fledge/
Thank you for bringing attention to vultures – International Vulture Awareness Day is a brilliant idea!
– Rhishja Larson