How many vultures do we have left? Where can they still be found? What brought them to the brink of extinction, and can we still change their fate?

Of the four vulture species that once bred in Macedonia, the bearded vulture and the cinereous vulture no longer breed here, while the Egyptian vulture and the griffon vulture are fighting for their survival. What led to this change, and what can we do to turn the story around?

In this presentation, Slave Nakev will introduce us to the current status of vultures in Macedonia, the threats they face, and the possibilities for their recovery. We will also learn how population reinforcement (restocking) and reintroduction programmes are used in wildlife conservation, as well as about plans to implement population reinforcement in Macedonia in the near future.

Will we once again see vultures soaring in large numbers across the skies of Macedonia? Join us for a discussion and let’s explore what can be done!

Slave Nakev is a member of the Macedonian Ecological Society team, where he actively works on research and the conservation of birds and their habitats. As an ornithologist and GIS analyst, he has spent more than eight years combining field research with spatial analysis, contributing to the conservation of vultures, waterbirds, and important natural areas. He turns his passion for birds and nature into dedicated fieldwork and concrete conservation action.