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 Programme 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 1st 2012, 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.
But you don't have to be a zoo, bird park or conservation organisation to become involved. Our Awareness Day WikiSpace, with space for participation as well as important resources is open to everyone. Take a look at how you can become involved.
Organisations participating in 2012
Arulagam, IndiaAudubon Society of Portland, United States
Bird Conservation Society Gujarat Vulture cell, India
Faszination Geier / Fascinated by Vultures, Germany
reelism films, India
Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, United States
Thar Desert ecological society (SOS-Save Vulture Community), India
The Mother Africa Trust, Zimbabwe
Vultures Namibia, Namibia
WILDLIFE & ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY OF SA, South Africa
World of Wings, United Kingdom
If you have signed up and need to make any change to your listing, simply email details to webmaster@vultureday.org