# EXPERTS

Department:
Parque Nacional marítimo terrestre del archipiélago de Cabrera

Main publication(s):
- La Pardela balear Puffinus mauretanicus y especies invasoras: evolución histórica y líneas de actuación para el futuro. McMinn, M, Amengual, J.F., Rodríguez, A. Mayol, J. & García, D. Actas del 1er Congreso Nacional sobre Especies Exóticas Invasoras: Contribuciones al conociemiento de las especies exóticas invasoras en España. Serie Técnica Grupo especies Invasoras Vol. 1. EEI 2003, León.

- Phylogenetic relationships among the procellariformes based on nucleotide sequences, with special consideration of the Mediterranean and North Atlantic Shearwaters (2000) Heidrich, P., Amengual, J.F., Ristow, D. & Wink, M. In Monitoring and conservation of birds, mammals and sea turtles of the Mediterranean and Black Seas. proceedings of the 5th Medmaravis Symposium. Gozo, Malta, 29 September- October 1998

- El complejo Falco peregrinus/F. pelegrinoides en Fuerteventura, Islas Canarias: Nuevos datos derivados de la secuencia del gen mitocondrial cytb. Amengual, J., Heidrich, P., Wink, M. & Rodríguez, F. (2000). Actas de las XII Jornadas Ornitológicas Españolas. PN Aiguamolls del Ampordà, Figueres 5-8 diciembre 1996.

- Comparación de la secuencia del gen cytb de la Pardela Balear Puffinus [yelkouan] mauretanicus y de la Pardela Mediterránea P. y. yelkouan. Amengual, J., Heidrich, P., & Wink, M. (2000). Actas de las XII Jornadas Ornitológicas Españolas. PN Aiguamolls del Ampordà, Figueres 5-8 diciembre 1996.

- The Mediterranean Storm-petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus ssp. melitensis) at Cabrera archipelago (Balearic Islands, Spain): breeding moult, biometry and evaluation of the population size by mark and recapture techniques. (1999). Amengual, J. F., Gargallo, G., Suárez, M., Bonnin, J., González, J. M., Rebassa, M., & McMinn, M. Ringing & Migration 19, 181-190.
 
- The impact of the Black Rat (Rattus rattus) on the reproduction of Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea) in the Cabrera National Park, Balearic Islands, Spain. Amengual, J. F. & Aguilar, J. S. (1998). Walmsley, J., Goutner, V., El Hili, A. & Sultana, J. Ecologie des oiseaux marins et gestion intégrée du litoral en Méditerranée. IV Symposium Méditerranéen des Oiseaux marins 94-121. Tunis, Les Amis des Oiseaux et Medmaravis.
 
- Phylogenetic relationships in Mediterranean and North Atlantic Shearwaters (Aves: Procellariidae) based on nucleotide sequences of mtDNA (1998) Heidrich, P., Amengual, J. F. & Wink, M. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 26: 145-170

- Las rapaces del Parque Nacional de Cabrera. Amengual, J. F. (1996) Actas del VI Congreso de Biología y Conservación de Rapaces Mediterráneas. Palma de Mallorca, 22-25 de septiembre de 1994. SEO/BirdLife Monografía nº 4 (J. Muntaner y J. Mayol eds), Madrid.

- The Protected Species. Amengual, J. F. (1992). Consellería d'Agricultura i Pesca. 68 pp. SEFOBASA ed. Palma de Mallorca. (In Catalan and Spanish)


Institution / Organisation:
IUCN-SSC/Wetlands International Flamingo Specialist Group

Main publication(s):
- Childress, B., Béchet, A., Arengo, F. & Jarrett, N. (eds.) 2005. Flamingo, Bulletin of the IUCN-SSC/Wetlands International Flamingo Specialist Group, No. 13, December 2005. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Slimbridge, UK.


Main publication(s):
Books:

-Viada, C. (In press). Libro Rojo de los Vertebrados de las Baleares. 3ª edición. Conselleria de Medi Ambient del Govern Balear. 250 pages.

-Viada, C. 1993. Petita Guia dels Rapinyaires de les Balears. Conselleria d’Agricultura i Pesca-SEFOBASA. 63 págs.

-Viada, C. (ed.) 1998. Áreas Importantes para las Aves en España 2ª edición revisada y ampliada. Monografía nº 5. SEO/BirdLife. 398 págs.

Technical documents:

-Viada, C. y Triay, R. 1991. Pla de Conservació dels Rapinyaires de les Balears. Documents Tècnics de Conservació, nº 8. Conselleria d’Agricultura i Pesca. 140 págs.

-	García, L., Viada, C., Moreno-Opo, R., Carboneras, C., Alcalde, A. y González, F. 2003. Impacto de la marea negra del Prestige sobre las aves marinas. SEO/BirdLife. 126 págs.

Scientific papers:

-	Viada, C. 1994. La Milana Reial (Milvus milvus) a Mallorca. Bolletí de la Societat d’Història Natural de les Balears, nº 37: 101-108.

-	Viada, C. 1994. Recatalogación y estatus del Búho Chico (Asio otus) en Mallorca. Ardeola: 41(1): 59-62.

-	Viada, C. & Rebassa, M. 1994. Reinstal•lació de la Moixeta Voltonera (Neophron percnopterus) com a nidificant a Mallorca. Anuari Ornitològic de les Balears, 8: 45-47.

-	Viada, C. 1996. Plan de Conservación de las Rapaces de Baleares (1992-1994). En: Muntaner, J. & Mayol, J. (Eds.) Biología y Conservación de las Rapaces Mediterráneas, 1994. Monografía 4: 285-292. SEO/BirdLife. Madrid. Actas del VI congreso de Biología y Conservación de las Rapaces Mediterráneas celebrado en Palma de Mallorca en Septiembre de 1994.

-	Viada, C. y Álvarez, E. 1996. Los centros de recuperación de la fauna y la conservación de la Naturaleza. En: Muntaner, J. & Mayol, J. (Eds.) Biología y Conservación de las Rapaces Mediterráneas, 1994. Monografía 4: 293-297. SEO/BirdLife. Madrid. Actas del VI congreso de Biología y Conservación de las Rapaces Mediterráneas celebrado en Palma de Mallorca en Septiembre de 1994.

-	Viada, C. y Naveso, M. A. 1996. Conservación de las aves esteparias en España. En: J. Fernández y J. Sanz-Zuasti (Eds.) Conservación de las Aves Esteparias y su Hábitat. Junta de Castilla y León. Valladolid. Actas del Simposium Internacional para la Conservación de las Aves Esteparias y su Hábitat, celebrado en Valladolid del 12-15 de octubre de 1995. Págs: 51-58.

-	Viada, C. 2002. Encarregats d’àrea: una xarxa de col•laboradors per a la conservació dels aucells. Anuari Ornitològic de les Balears, 17: 87-92.
Contributions to 

publications:

-	González, G., Santiago, J. M. y Fernández, L. 1992. El Águila Pescadora (Pandion haliaetus) en España. Censo, reproducción y conservación. Colección Tècnica. ICONA. Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación. [Viada, C. figura como colaboradora para Baleares].

-	Viada, C. y Triay, R. 1999. El Milano Real en Baleares. En: Viñuela, J., Martí, R. y Ruiz, A. (eds.) El Milano Real en España. Monografia nº 6. págs: 165-171. SEO/BirdLife. Madrid.

-	Viada, C. 2000. Spain. Pp. 515-650 in M. F. Heath and M. I. Evans, eds. Important Bird Areas in Europe: Priority sites for conservation. 2: Sourthern Europe. Cambridge, UK: BirdLife International (BirdLife Conservation Series nº 8).

-	BirdLife International. 2001. Important Bird Areas and potential Ramsar Sites in Europe. BirdLife International. Wageningen, The Netherlands. [C. Viada is the ‘Principal national contributor’ for España].

-	BirdLife International. 2004. Birds in the European Union, a status assessment. BirdLife International. Wageningen, The Netherlands. [C. Viada in ‘contributor’].


Web site:
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Institution / Organisation:
Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence (CEEP)

Position:
Chargé de mission, responsable des îles de Marseille
Conservateur de la Réserve Naturelle Nationale de l’Archipel de Riou

Main publication(s):
- Mante A. & Tatin D. (1998). Rapport d'activité du site de l'archipel de Riou. Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence. Marseille, 51p + annexes

- Mante A. & Tatin D. (1999). Rapport d'activité des sites de l'archipel de Riou. Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence. Marseille, 39p + annexes

- Mante A. & Tatin D. (2000). Rapport d'activité des sites de l'archipel de Riou et de la Muraille de Chine. Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence. Marseille, 60p + annexes

- Mante A. & Tatin D. (2000). Surveillance et gestion de la population de Goéland leucophée. Rapport interne au Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence. Marseille, 34 p

- Mante A., Tatin D. & Cuchet T. (2001). Rapport d'activité des sites de l'archipel de Riou et de la Muraille de Chine. Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence. Marseille, 55p + annexes

- Mante A., Tatin D., Guigny A. & Cuchet T. (2002). Rapport d'activité des sites de l'archipel de Riou et de la Muraille de Chine. Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence. Marseille, 56p + annexes

- Vidal P. & Mante A. (2002) Plan de gestion de l’espace naturel de l’archipel du Frioul. Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence, Ville de Marseille. 132 p

- Mante A., Guigny A. & Cuchet T. (2003). Rapport d'activité des sites de l'archipel de Riou et de la Muraille de Chine. Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence. Marseille, 55p + annexes

- Mante A. Tranchant Y., Guigny A., Cuchet T., Renou S., Dardun J.Y. & Saillard G. (2004). Rapport d'activité de la Réserve Naturelle de l'archipel de Riou et du site de la Muraille de Chine. Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence. Marseille, 74p + annexes

- Mante A., Tranchant Y., Guigny A. & Cuchet T. (2005). Rapport d'activité de la Réserve Naturelle de l'archipel de Riou. Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence. Marseille, 80p + annexes
Dix ans de suivi des populations d’oiseaux marins sur les îles de Marseille
Participation à plusieurs missions d’inventaire sur la Réserve Marine des îles Habibas (Algérie) et co-rédaction du « Plan d’aménagement et schéma de gestion de la Réserve Marine des îles Habibas » réalisé par le Conservatoire du Littoral et des Rivages Lacustres


Institution / Organisation:
MALTA ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING AUTHORITY


Main publication(s):
- Arcos, J.M. 2001. Foraging ecology of seabirds at sea: significance of commercial fisheries in the NW Mediterranean. PhD Thesis, Universitat de  Barcelona.

- Arcos, J.M., Oro, D. & Sol, D. 2001. Competition between the yellow-legged gull Larus cachinnans and Audouin’s gull Larus audouinii associated to commercial fishing vessels: the influence of season and fishing fleet. Marine Biology 139: 807-816

- Arcos, J.M., Ruiz, X., Bearhop, S. & Furness, R.W. 2002. Mercury levels in seabirds and their fish prey at the Ebro Delta (NW Mediterranean): the role of trawler discards as a source of contamination. Marine Ecology Progress Series 232: 281-290

- Arcos, J.M. & Oro, D. 2002. Significance of fisheries discards for a threatened Mediterranean seabird, the Balearic shearwater Puffinus mauretanicus. Marine Ecology Progress Series 239: 209-220

- Arcos, J.M. & Oro, D. 2002. Significance of nocturnal purse seine fisheries for seabirds: a case study off the Ebro Delta (NW Mediterranean). Marine Biology 141: 277-286

- Abelló, P., Arcos, J.M. & Gil de Sola, L. 2003. Geographical patterns of seabird attendance to a research trawler


Institution / Organisation:
Istituto Nazionale Fauna Selvatica, Italy

Main publication(s):
- BACCETTI 1995 REVISIONE DELLE CATTURE ITALIANE DI UNA SPECIE GIUNTA ALL’ORLO DELL’ESTINZIONE: NUMENIUS TENUIROSTRIS. RIC BIOL SELVAGG 94:1-18

- CHERUBINI ET AL 1996 PRIMARY MOULT, BODY MASS AND MOULT MIGRATION OF LITTLE TERN… ARDEA 84: 99-114

- VAN DER HAVE ET AL (EDS) 1997 WATERBIRDS IN KNEISS, TUNISIA…. WIWO REPORT 54

- SERRA ET AL 1998 MIGRATION AND MOULT OF DUNLIN WINTERING IN CENTRAL MEDITERRANEAN. BIRD STUDY 45: 205-218

- BACCETTI ET AL. 1999 TIMING OF ATTACHMENT TO WINTERING SITE AS REVEALED BY EXPERIMENTAL DISPLACEMENT OF DUNLINS… J. ORN. 140: 309-317.

- ZENATELLO & BACCETTI 2001 PIANO D’AZIONE NAZIONALE PER IL CHIURLOTTELLO (NUMENIUS TENUIROSTRIS). QUADERNI CONS NAT 7: 1-49

- SERRA & BACCETTI 2001 PIANO D’AZIONE NAZIONALE PER IL GABBIANO CORSO (LARUS AUDOUINII). QUADERNI CONS NAT 6: 1-46

- ZENATELLO ET AL 2002 TRADE-OFFS AMONG BODY MASS AND PRIMARY MOULT PATTERNS IN MIGRATING BLACK TERNS… ARDEA 90: 411-420

- BACCETTI 2002 LA DISTRIBUZIONE RIPRODUTTIVA STORICA DEL GABBIANO CORSO… RIV ITAL ORN 71:103-113

- BACCETTI ET AL 2002 RISULTATI DEI CENSIMENTI DEGLI UCCELLI ACQUATICI SVERNANTI IN ITALIA… BIOL CONS FAUNA 111: 1-234


Institution / Organisation:
Ministry of Physical Planning and Environment Protection

Department:
Department of  environment and nature protection

Position:
Advisor to the Minister for environmental and nature-related issues


Address:
C/ CATEDRÁTICO EUGENIO ÚBEDA Nº 3, 3ª PLANTA

Institution / Organisation:
CONSEJERÍA DE INDUSTRIA Y MEDIO AMBIENTE


Main publication(s):
Handbook of the Birds of the World (vol 1)
BirdLife international « Save the Albatross » Campaign publicatopns
Long lining as a threat for Procellariforms
Auk migrations
Prestige oil spill


Address:
1200 N Savannah Circle East, Bay Lake , Florida


Institution / Organisation:
Enda Maghreb (Environnement, développement et Action au Magheb)

Main publication(s):
- 	Cherkaoui, I ; Rguibi, H ; Selmi, S & Dakki, M 2006.- The Birds of Cork Oaks forest of Ma’amora (Morocco) : Phenology and Status of breeding speicies. Submitted to Alauda

- 	Cherkaoui, I. ; Essabani, A. & Rgibi Idrissi, H. 2006. Observation d'un Gypaète barbu juvénile Gypaetus barbatus dans le massif du Jbel Ayachi (Haut-Atlas Oriental, Maroc). Go-South Bull. 3 : 4-5.

- 	Cherkaoui, I. 2005. The Bearded vulture Gypaetus barbatus in Morocco. Vulture News. The Journal of Vulture Study Group 52.

- 	Cherkaoui, I & Alaoui, L A  : Ornithological characterisation of natural habitats of the Merja Zerga Lagoon. (PAOC 11, Tunisia 2004)

- 	Rgubi, I H ; Cherkaoui, I & Dakki, M : Le Faucon d‘Éleonore Falco eleonorae de l‘Archipel d‘Essaouira (Maroc). 20-25 November2004, Djerba, Tunisie (PAOC 11, Tunisia 2004)


Address:
Boulevard Emir Moulay Abdellah n° 8 appt n°12

Institution / Organisation:
Université Moulay Ismail, Faculté des Sciences Meknès Maroc

Department:
Département de Biologie, Unité Conservation de la Biodiversité et des zones

Main publication(s):
- Les peuplements d’oiseaux d’eau des lacs du Moyen Atlas : Organisation spatio-temporelle et applications à la typologie et à l’évaluation patrimoniale des sites. Doctorat d’Etat es-Sciences Biologiques Faculté des Sciences de Meknès2004.

- Composition et phénologie des peuplements d’oiseaux d’eau des lacs du Moyen Atlas Maroc. Leur importance nationale et internationale. Article accepté par la revue Ostreich (sous presse)

- Potentialités et statuts de conservation des zones humides du Moyen Atlas (Maroc) avec référence aux influences de la sécheresse, Revue Sciences et changement planétaires/Sécheresse  N°15 Vol 4 337-345 Octobre 2004.

- Valeurs et fonctions écologique des zones humides du Moyen Atlas, Humedales Mediterraneos, 1(2000) 139-146 SEHUMED, Valencia (Espana).

- Régime alimentaire de deux espèces de Bufonides- Bufo bufo spinosus et Bufo mauritanicus lac Aguelmam Azegza,  Alytes, 2002, 20(1-2) : 44-54.

-The: Ecological types of naturals lakes and wetlands in the middle atlas of Morocco for the restoration of their ecological values proceding of world conferenceon Ecological restoration 12-18 septembre 2005, Zaragosa Spain 2005.

- Avifaune aquatiques des lacs du Moyen Atlas marocain : Modèles d’hivernage, composition, phénologie actes du 11ème Congrès Panafricain d’Ornithologie du 20 au 25 novembre 2004 Tunisie (Communication orale).


Address:
Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat
Le Sambuc

Main publication(s):
Site web en cours de réalisation – "Atlas interactif du Flamant rose"


Address:
Trg vojvode Becir bega Osmanagica 16
P.p.2

Institution / Organisation:
Center for the Protection and Research of Birds of Montenegro

Main publication(s):
- Birds of Montenegro and their important habitats

- We pelicans


Department:
Wetland Biodiversity Conservation and Ecological Networks

Main publication(s):
- 	Waterbird Population Estimates series of Wetlands International

- 	International Waterbird Census reports


Address:
Av gamal Abdel naser   Bp 3555 Nouakchott

Institution / Organisation:
Parc National du Banc d’Arguin  / l’ONG Nature Mauritanie

Main publication(s):
- 	Diagana C. H.,  Diawara Y., (Submited). Valeurs ornithologiques des zones humides du sud-est et de l'est mauritanien.  "Atelier National sur les zones humides de Mauritanie". DEAR/MDRE,  UICN, Nouakchott, 19-21 mars 2002,  10 pp.

- 	Diawara Y., Diagana C. H.,  Impact des Végétaux Aquatiques envahissants sur le peuplement aviaire et lutte intégrée contre Salvinia molesta au Parc National du Diawling.. "Atelier National sur les zones humides de Mauritanie". DEAR/MDRE,  UICN, Nouakchott, 19-21 mars 2002,  10 pp.

- 	Diawara, Y., Arnaud, A., Araujo, A. & Béchet , A.  Nouvelles données sur la reproduction et l’hivernage des flamants roses en Mauritanie et confirmation d’échanges avec les populations méditerranéennes. Ostrich (submitted).


Institution / Organisation:
Association les Amis des Oiseaux (Section de Sfax)


Address:
P.o.Box: 13227           / Zoology Dept.

Institution / Organisation:
Al-Fateh Univ. Faculty of Science & Environment General Authority

Department:
Zoology  / EGA conservation of nature dept.

Main publication(s):
- Report on an Ornithological Survey in Libya from 3 to 17 January 2005. EGA – RAC/SPA – AEWA,(UNEP).

	- Wintering Cormorants in Libya, 2005. Wetland International Cormorant Research Group Bulletin, No. 6. 46-48.

	- results of a preliminary mission carried out in cerinyca, Libya, to assess Monk seal presence and potential coastal habitat. Monachus Science II – Monachus Guardian 6 (1), June 2003.

	- Characterization of the benthic vegetation in the Farwa Lagoon (Libya), Journal of coastal conservation 8: 119-126, 2002. 

	- Inventaire preliminaire des zones humides cotieres de Libya, Faune sauvage (ONCFS). 259 : 44-48, Juillet-aout 2003.


Institution / Organisation:
Al-Fateh University – Faculty of Science

Main publication(s):
- Report on an Ornithological Survey in Libya from 3 to 17 January 2005. EGA – RAC/SPA – AEWA,(UNEP).

- Wintering Cormorants in Libya, 2005. Wetland International Cormorant Research Group Bulletin, No. 6. 46-48.

	- Inventaire preliminaire des zones humides cotieres de Libya, Faune sauvage (ONCFS). 259 : 44-48, Juillet-aout 2003.

	- Meininger, L. P  , Wolf, P. A. , Hadoud, D.A. and Essghaier, M.F.A. 1993. Notes on the coastal birds of Libya. Sandgrouse, 18 (1 ): 53-60.

	- Meininger, L. P  , Wolf, P. A. , Hadoud, D.A. and Essghaier, M.F.A. 1994. Redicovery of Lesser Crested Tern breeding in Libya. British Birds, 87: 160-170.


Institution / Organisation:
LOA - League for Ornithological Action of Serbia &   MNMNMontenegro


Position:
Membre du bureau et vice président 1993-2005 du GREPOM (groupe de Recherche et Protection des Oiseaux


Institution / Organisation:
The Authority for the Protection of Special Areas

Department:
The Mugla Directorate of Protection of Special Area

Main publication(s):
1999- Goksu Delta Management Plan

2000- The Determination of Pesticides Used in the Göksu Delta

2003- Estimation of Rice Planting Zone by using GPS  in Göksu Delta


Address:
Universität Ulm
Abt. Experimentelle Ökologie der Tiere (Bio III), Albert-Einstein-Allee 11

Main publication(s):
Gschweng, M.//Kalko, E.//Kaatz, M.//Querner, U.//Berthold, P. (2004). Der Einsatz von Satellitentelemetrie zur Untersuchung des Migrationsverhaltens beim Eleonorenfalken (Falco eleonorae). 137. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Ornithologen-Gesellschaft, Tagungsband. 
Gschweng et al. (2006) à soumettre


Address:
Département de Biologie, Université du 08 Mai 1945

Institution / Organisation:
L.R.Z.H. (Laboratoire de Rechrche des zones humides)

Main publication(s):
- 	HOUHAMDI Moussa et SAMRAOUI Boudjéma (2001). Diurnal time budget of wintering Teal Anas crecca crecca L. at Lac des Oiseaux, northeast Algeria.. Wildfowl.. 52: 87-96.

- 	SAMRAOUI Boudjéma et HOUHAMDI Moussa (2001). Première observation de l’Erismature rousse Oxyura jamaiensis en Algérie. Alauda. 63 (3): 396.

- 	SAMRAOUI Boudjéma et HOUHAMDI Moussa (2002). L’hivernage de la Cigogne blanche Ciconia ciconia en Algérie. Alauda (70) 1. 221-223.

- 	HOUHAMDI Moussa et SAMRAOUI Boudjéma (2002). Occupation spatio-temporelle par l’avifaune aquatique du Lac des Oiseaux (Algérie). Alauda. 70 (2): 301-310.

- 	HOUHAMDI Moussa et SAMRAOUI Boudjéma (2003). Diurnal behaviour of wintering Wigeon Anas penelope. in Lac des Oiseaux, northeast Algeria.. Wildfowl. 54: 51-62.

- 	SAHEB Menouar, BOULKHSSAIM Mouloud, OULDJAOUI Abdellah, HOUHAMDI Moussa et SAMRAOUI Boudjéma (sous presse). Le Flamant rose Phoenicopterus roseus a niché en Algérie (2003 et 2004). Alauda.


Institution / Organisation:
SPEA – Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves


Institution / Organisation:
Association d’Education Environnementale et de Protection des Oiseaux au Maroc (SEEPOM)

Main publication(s):
- The great bustard (Otis tarda) in Morocco : Re-evaluation of its status based on recent survey. Ardeola 52 (1), 2005, 79-90


Institution / Organisation:
Generalitat Valenciana. Conselleria de Territori i Habitatge

Department:
Dirección General de Gestión del Medio Natural

Position:
Head Officer of the Biodiversity Service

Main publication(s):
- 	CASTILLA, A.M. & JIMENEZ, J. (1995). Relationships between fishery activities and presence of the Audouin's Gull (Larus audouinii) in the Columbretes Islands. Colonial Waterbirds 18(1): 108-112.

- 	ORO, D., GENOVART, X., RUIZ, X., JIMENEZ, J. & GARCÍA-GANS, J. (1996). Differences in diet, population size and reproductive performance between two colonies of Audouin's Gull Larus audouinii affected by a trawling moratorium. Journal of Avian Biology, 27 (3): 245-251.

- 	JIMÉNEZ, J. y CARDA, J. (1997). Invernada de la Gaviota de Audouin, Larus audouinii, en las islas Columbretes. Ardeola 44(2): 185-191.

- 	MARTÍNEZ-ABRAIN, A., ORÓ, D. & JIMÉNEZ J. (2001). The dinamics of a colonization event in the European Shag: the roles of immigration and demographic stochasticity. Waterbirds, 24: 97-102.

- 	MARTÍNEZ-ABRAIN, A., GONZÁLEZ-SOLIS, J., PEDROCCHI, GENOVART, M., ABELLA, J.C., RUIZ, X., JIMÉNEZ, J. & ORÓ, D. (2003). Kleptoparasitism, disturbance and predation of yellow-legged gulls on Audouin’s gulls in three colonies of the western Mediterranean.Scientia Marina, 67 (supp., 2): 89-94.

- 	CAM, E., ORO, D., PRADEL, R. & JIMÉNEZ, J., 2004. Assessment of hypotheses about dispersal in a long-lived seabird using multistate capture-recapture models. Journal of Animal Ecology, 73: 723-736.


Address:
National Museum of Natural History, Vilhena Palace

Main publication(s):
- Several  contributions on the breeding ecology and biology of Procellariiformes in Malta particularly on Calonectris diomedea, but also on Puffinus yelkouan and Hydrobates pelagicus.

- Borg, J.J. 1999. Philopatry in Cory’s Shearwater Calonectris diomedea in Malta. Il-Merill 29 :11-15.

- Borg, J.J., G. Bonaccorsi & J-C. Thibault. 1999. Note on the wintering of the Cory’s Shearwater in the  Mediterranean. Il-Merill 29 : 15-18

- Borg, J.J. & R. Cachia-Zammit. 1998. Monitoring Cory’s Shearwater colonies in a hostile environment – Malta. In MEDMARAVIS IV Symposium – Hammamet, Tunisia.

- Borg, J.J. & J. Sultana. 2000. Aspects on the breeding biology of Cory’s Shearwater Calonectris diomedea 
in the Maltese Islands. Die Vogelwarte 40 : 258-264.


Institution / Organisation:
Danube Delta National Institute for Research-Development

Department:
Ornithology Senior scientist researcher I., project manager

Position:
Senior scientist researcher I., project manager

Main publication(s):
- Kiss J. B., Rékási J. – 2002 - Data concerning diet and nesting of Pygmy Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmeus) in the Danube Delta, Romania. Analele ştiinţifice. Scientific  Annals. INCDDD – Tulcea. Editura Technica. 104 – 110.

- Kiss  - J.B., Nichersu, I. – 2002 - Satellite telemetry of birds route for automatic data logging of Pelicans deal behaviour. Analele Stiinţifice. Scientific Annals. INCDDD – Tulcea. Editura Technică.


Institution / Organisation:
FEDERATION  ROYALE  MAROCAINE  DE  CHASSE

Department:
BUREAU REGIONAL DE RABAT SALE ZEMMOUR ZAER

Main publication(s):
- Revue semestrielle

- Rapport sur la chasse des oiseaux migrateurs au Maroc

- Rapport  annuel sur la chasse


Main publication(s):
- A field Guide to the Birds of Iran, Tehran 2000
- Ornithology, 2006
- Fundamental of Ornithology, 1992


Address:
Ecole normale supérieure département de biologie BP S41

Main publication(s):
- Nidification de la Mouette rieuse Larus ridibundus et de la Sterne hansel Sterna nilotica sur le lac de barrage d’al Massira (Maroc central)  (2004). Alauda (1) 2004.
Mohamed Radi, Abdeljebbbar Qninba, Mohamed Dakki et Michel Thévenot

- Repreduction de la Sterne hansel Sterna nilotica à la Sebkha Zima ( région de Marrakech – Maroc). Alauda (3) 2004 : 201-  209
Mohamed Radi, Abdeljebbbar Qninba, Mohamed Dakki

– First proven breeding record of the Black Headed Gull Larus ridibundus in Africa. Alauda (1) 2004 : 59 - 61
Michel Thévenot, Mohamed Radi, Abdeljebbbar Qninba, Mohamed Dakki


Department:
Laboratoire de recherche des zones humides

Main publication(s):
- Nidification du Flamand rose en Algérie (sous presse)


Main publication(s):
- MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

- SEASONAL MAGAZINE

- ANNUAL BIRD REPORT

- ANNUAL CHECKLIST


Institution / Organisation:
Institut Scientifique, Université Mohammed V - Agdal - Rabat

Department:
Zoologie et Ecologie Animale, Centre d’Etude des Migrations d’Oiseaux

Main publication(s):
- DAKKI, M. ; QNINBA, A. ; EL AGBANI, M.A. & BENHOUSSA, A. (2003). Recensement hivernal d'oiseaux d'eau au Maroc : 1996-2000. Trav. Inst. Sci., Série Zoologie, n° 45, 36


Address:
Faculté des sciences de la nature et de la vie, Université de Béjaia 06000 Béjaia, Algérie

Main publication(s):
- MOULAI R. et DOUMANDJI S., 2003 – Quelques observations sur les oiseaux de mer fréquentant la côte Ouest de Bejaia (Algérie). Ornithologia Algerica. Vol. III, N° 1 : 35-41 

- MOULAI R., SADOUL N. et DOUMANDJI S., 2005 – Nidification urbaine et à l’intérieur des terres du Goéland leucophée Larus michahellis en Algérie. Alauda 73 (3) : 195- 200. 

- FELLOUS A., MOULAI R. et JACOB J.P., 2005- Introduction et nidification de la Perruche à collier, Psittacula krameri, en Algérie. Aves 42 (3) : 257-262.


Institution / Organisation:
Grup Balear d’Ornitologia i Defensa de la Naturalesa (GOB)

Main publication(s):
- Anuari Ornitològic de les Illes Balears

- Atles dels aucells nidificants de Mallorca i Cabrera


Main publication(s):
- Mužinić, J., Cvitan, I. (2001): Choice of nest platform materials for the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) nest platform. Israel Journal of Zoology 47:167-171. 

- Mužinić, J., Vasilik, Ž. (2002): The first  tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus) in Craotia. Israel Journal of Zoology 48 (3): 248-249.   

- Mužinić, J. (2002): First record of white-headed black wheatear (Oenanthe leucopyga) in Croatia. Israel Journal of Zoology 48 (3): 247-248.

- Vučemilo, M., Vlahović, K., Dovč, A., Mužinić, J., Pavlak M., Jerčić, J., Župančić, Ž. (2003): Prevalence of Canpylobacter jejuni, Salmonella typhimurium, and avian paramyxovirus type 1 (PMV-1) in pigeons from different regions in Croatia. 
Zeitscrift für Jagdwissenschaft 49: 1-11.    

- Mužinić, J., Vasilik, Ž., Radović, A. (2004): Bird checklist of Sisačka posavina Area, 1881-1998. Natura Croatica 13 (1): 81-91.


- Mužinić, J. Filipović, M. (2004): Kopački rit – One Wetland Enclave. Cover page Croatian Medical Journal 45 (4): 359-360.

- Mužinić, J. (2004): Mute Swan Cygnus olor.  Acrocephalus 25 (121):97.

- Mužinić J. (2005): Environmental Ethics: Call for Closer Cooperation. Croatian  Medical Journal 46 (4): 699-701.  

- Mužinić, J. (2005): Wildlife Forensic: Step Forward Towards Nature Protection. Croatian Medical Journal 46(6):152-153.    

- Purger, J.J., Mužinić, J. (2005): Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus. Acrocephalus 26 (124): 53.

- Mužinić, J., Purger, J.J. (2005): Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica. Acrocephalus 26 (124): 54.


Address:
Kennedy Cad. Boylu Apt. No: 50/19 Kavaklıdere

Main publication(s):
- Balkız, Ç., Özesmi, U., Pradel, R., Germain, C., Sıkı, M. & Béchet, A. Range of the Greater Flamingo metapopulation in the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia: new insights from Turkey (in prep.).

- Balkız, Ö., Béchet, A., Rouan, L., Germain, C., Amat, J.A., Rendón-Martos, M., Bacetti, N., Özesmi, U. & Pradel, R. Environmental and Individual Correlates of Breeding Dispersal of Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus): A Modelling Approach (in prep.).


Institution / Organisation:
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Management

Position:
Deputy Minister/ previously until Novemebr 2005

Main publication(s):
- Bino, T., Haxhiu, I., Peja, N. & Gjiknuri. (in press). Functions, values and conservation status of Albanian wetlands. Proceedings of Konference of Biological Sciences

- Bino, T. & Jorgo, G. 2001. Conservation Status and Threats over Albanian wetlands. ASPBM and BirdLife International report.

- Bino, T. 2001. Preservation of birds in Viluni lagoon. In The natural values of Viluni lagoon and the development of ecotourism in Velipoja region” PPNEA – Shkodra project.

- Bino, T. 2001. Ornithological values of Domni marsh and Velipoja reserve. In “Restoration of fauna-forming role of Buna river”. AAAW project.

- Bino, T. 2000. Relative ornithological importance of lake Scadar, problems and perspectives. In “Towards the adaptation of a biodiversity strategy for Lake Scadar”. PPNEA – Shkodra project. 

- Bino, T. 2000. Karavasta lagoon. Pp. 116-126. in Fremuth, W. eds. Albania. Guide to its natural treasures. ECAT Tirana, Tirana. 
Casale, F. & Bino, T. 2000. Albania. Pp. 67-76. in M. F. Heath and M. I. Evans, eds. Important Bird Areas in Europe: Priority sites for conservation. 2: Southern Europe. Cambridge, UK : BirdLife International (BirdLife Conservation Series No. 8).

- Jorgo, G., Bino, T., Passarella, M. and Scebba, S. 1999. Ucelli inanellati ripresi in Albania (1916-1998). Avocetta 23. 52.

- Bino, T. & Tourenq, C. 1999. Première observation hivernale d'un Balbuzard pêcheur Pandion haliaetus en Albanie. Alauda 67 (3): 235-236.

- Bino, T. 1998. Nesting waterbirds of Karavasta complex. p. 38-43. In Zekhuis, M. & Tempelman, D. (editors). Breeding birds of the Albanian Wetlands. WIWO - Report Nr. 64, Zeist.

- Defos du Rau, P. & Bino, T. 1998. The colonial Charadriiformes of Narta saltworks : Recommendations for management and conservation.p. 130-133. In Zekhuis, M. & Tempelman, D. (editors). Breeding birds of the Albanian Wetlands. WIWO - Report Nr. 64, Zeist.

- Bego, F., Bino, T. & Jorgo, G. 1998. Faunistical values of Drin delta. 30-49. In. ECAT Tirana (eds). Conservation and wise use of wetlands in the Mediterranean basin. Focus on the Kune-Vaini lagoon, Lezha, Albania. 133p.

- Bino, T. 1998. L'avifaune aquatique du systeme lagunaire méditerranéen de Karavasta (Albanie) et sa conservation. Thèse de Doctorat, Université de Montpellier II Sciences et Techniques du Languedoc. 218p.

- Bino, T. & Jorgo, G. 1998. Ornithological importance of the Albanian part of Ohrid and Prespa lakes. P. 165-171. In. PPNEA eds. Towards integrated conservation and sustainable development of trans-boundary Macro-Micro Prespa ecosystems. 215p.

- Bino, T., Brew, M., Casale, F. Erhart, F., Richardson, J. & Bego, F. 1997. Ornithological observations in Albania (7 - 14 April 1996). Report of ASPBM and LIPU.

- Fasola, M., Benussi, E. & Bino, T. 1997. Abandoned buildings increase nest density of red-rumped swallows Hirundo daurica in Karavasta area, Albania. Alauda 65(3): 279-281.

- Kayser, Y., Bino, T., Bego, F., Fremuth, W. & Jorgo. G. 1997. Recensement des oiseaux d'eau hivernants en Albanie (3 - 19 Janvier 1997). Rapport de la Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat (France) et Museum des Sciences de la Nature (Tirana; Albanie). 52 pp.

- Hafner, H., Fasola, M., Bino, T. & Benussi, E. 1996. Quantitative survey of waterbirds. European Commission PHARE programme: Karavasta lagoon management project. Station Biologique de la Tour du Valat, Arles, 28p.


Institution / Organisation:
Department of Environment and Housing- Generalitat of Catalonia

Position:
Coordinator of Life Project LIFE02NAT/E/8612


Address:
Parc Maritime des Îles du Frioul
Sémaphore de Pomègues - Le Frioul

Institution / Organisation:
Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystème de Provence (CEEP)

Position:
Chargé de mission, responsable de la gestion du Parc Maritime des Îles du Frioul

Main publication(s):
- Vidal P. & Fernandez O., 2004, Puffin cendré Calonectris diomedea In Cadiou B., Pons J.-M & Yésou P. (Eds), Oiseaux marins nicheurs de France métropolitaine (1960-2000). Edition Biotope, Mèze : 217 p

- Zotier R. & Vidal P., 2004, Puffin de Méditerranée Puffinus yelkouan In Cadiou B., Pons J.-M & Yésou P. (Eds), Oiseaux marins nicheurs de France métropolitaine (1960-2000). Edition Biotope, Mèze :217 p

- Vidal P. & Zotier R ., 1998, Réhabilitation écologique des îles de Marseille (France) : une expérience de dératisation in Walmsley J.G., Goutner V., El Hili A. & Sultana J. (Eds), Ecologie des oiseaux marins et gestion intégrée du littoral en Méditerranée, 4ème symposium méditerranéen des oiseaux marins. Association « Les amis des oiseaux » & MEDMARAVIS, Arc Editions, Tunis : 122-133

- Zotier R & Vidal P., 1998, Technique de mise en évidence de l’Océanite tempête Hydrobates pelagicus à partir d’une embarcation et application au statut de l’espèce dans l’archipel de Riou (France) in Walmsley J.G., Goutner V., El Hili A. & Sultana J. (Eds), Ecologie des oiseaux marins et gestion intégrée du littoral en Méditerranée, 4ème symposium méditerranéen des oiseaux marins. Association « Les amis des oiseaux » & MEDMARAVIS, Arc Editions, Tunis : 122-133

- Vidal P., Bayle P., Vidal E., Medail F. & Zotier R., 1997, Gestion de la faune et de la Flore des îles Marseillaises. Forêt méditerranéenne, 18 : 44-51


Institution / Organisation:
Office National de la Chasse et de la Faune Sauvage

Main publication(s):
- Defos du Rau, P., Essghaier, M.F.A., Ettayeb, K.S. 2001 Preliminary survey of coastal wetlands of Libya. Environment General Authority, Tripoli, SCAC, Tripoli, ONCFS.

- Defos du Rau, P., Barbraud, C. & Mondain-Monval, J.Y. 2003 Estimating breeding population size of the red-crested pochard (Netta rufina) in the Camargue (southern France) taking into account detection probability: implications for conservation. Animal Conservation 6: 379-385

- Mondain-Monval J-Y, Defos du Rau P, Mathon N, Olivier A. & Desnouhes L. 2004 Hunting bag and hunting effort monitoring in a wetland of international importance: the Camargue (France). poster présenté au colloque “Global Flyways Conference: Waterbirds around the World”, Edinburgh, 04/2004

- Defos du Rau, P., Barbraud, C. & Mondain-Monval, J.Y. 2005 Incorporating uncertainty into analyses of Red-crested Pochard habitat selection. Biological Conservation 125: 355-367

- Azafzaf, H., Baccetti, N., Defos du Rau, P., Dlensi, H., Essaghaier, M.F., Hamza, A., Etayeb, K. & Smart, M. 2005 Report on an Ornithological Survey in Libya from 3 to 17 January 2005. Cyclostyled report to Regional Activities Centre/Special Protected Areas (MAP/UNEP), Environment General Agency (Libya) and African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement (UNEP/AEWA). 14 pp with map and five Appendices


Address:
Institut Scientifique, Avenue Ibn Battota, BP 703, Agdal,

Position:
Coordinateur local des dénombrements d’oiseaux d’eau

Main publication(s):
- BERGIER, P. QNINBA, A. & THEVENOT, M. (2005). - La reproduction de quelques oiseaux dans le sud marocain en 2004. Go-South Bull. (2005), 2 : 11-16.

- DAKKI, M. ; EL AGBANI, M.A. ; QNINBA, A. & BENHOUSSA, A. (1995). - Recensement hivernal d'Oiseaux d'eau au Maroc : janvier 1995. Doc. Inst. Sci., n° 18, 32 p.

- DAKKI, M. ; QNINBA, A. ; EL AGBANI, M.A. & BENHOUSSA, A. (2003). Recensement hivernal d'oiseaux d'eau au Maroc : 1996-2000. Trav. Inst. Sci., Série Zoologie, n° 45, 36 p.

- DAKKI, M. ; QNINBA, A. ; EL AGBANI, M.A. ; BENHOUSSA, A. & BEAUBRUN, P.C. (2001). - Wintering of waders in Morocco : national population estimates and assessment of the sites’ importance. Wader Study Group Bull., 96 : 35-47.

- EL AGBANI, M.A. ; BAYED, A.; DAKKI, M. & QNINBA, A. (2002). Découverte d’une colonie reproductrice de Spatule blanche Platalea leucorodia dans le Nord-Ouest du Maroc. In VEEN J. & STEPANOVA O. : Wetland management for Spoonbills and associated waterbirds. Report of the 68th EUROSITE Workshop, 19-22 April 2002, Texel, The Netherlands, p : 38-40.

- QNINBA A. (1999).- Les Limicoles (Aves, Charadrii) du Maroc : synthèse sur l’hivernage à l’échelle nationale et étude phénologique dans le site Ramsar de Merja Zerga. Thèse de Doctorat d’Etat, Faculté des Sciences, Université Mohammed V, Rabat, 206 p.

- QNINBA, A. ; DAKKI, M. ; EL AGBANI, M.A.; BENHOUSSA, A. & THEVENOT, M. (1999).- Hivernage au Maroc des Gravelots et Pluviers (Aves, Charadrii, Charadriinae) et identification des sites d’importance internationale. Alauda, 67 (3) : 161-172.

- QNINBA, A. ; DAKKI, M. ; EL AGBANI, M.A. & BENHOUSSA, A.  (2004). – Rôle de la côte atlantique marocaine dans l’hivernage des Limicoles (Aves, Charadrii). PAOC 11, Djerba (Tunisie), 20-25 novembre 2004.

- QNINBA, A. ; EL AGBANI, M.A. ; BENHOUSSA, A. ; RADI, M. &  DAKKI, M. (2005). – La baie d’Ad-Dakhla : une zone humide marocaine d’importance internationale pour les oiseaux d’eau. International Workshop on “Marine and Coastal Protected Areas”, Meknès: 23-25 mars 2005.

- QNINBA, A. ; BENHOUSSA, A.  ; EL AGBANI, M.A. & DAKKI, M. (2005). –Variations interannuelles d’abondance des Limicoles (Aves, Charadrii) à Merja Zerga : rôle du facteur hydrologique. 3ièmes Journées Internationales des Géosciences de l’Environnement, El Jadida : 	8-10 juin 2005.

- QNINBA, A. ; THEVENOT, M. ; DAKKI, M. ; BENHOUSSA, A. & EL AGBANI, M.A. (1998). - Observations hivernales au Maroc du Phalarope à bec large Phalaropus fulicarius. Alauda, 66 (2) : 113-116.

- QNINBA, A. ; DAKKI, M. ; KACHICH, H. ; HOFFMANN, D. ; BENHOUSSA, A. & EL AGBANI, M.A. (1995). -Observations sur les habitats et le comportement du Courlis à bec grêle Numenius tenuirostris à Merja Zerga (Maroc), durant l’hiver 1994-95. Rapport inédit, CPCN-Al Harhoura. 4 p.

- QNINBA, A. ; DAKKI, M. ; EL AGBANI, M.A.; BENAZZOU, T. & BENHOUSSA, A. (2001a). - Hivernage au Maroc de l’Échasse blanche Himantopus himantopus et de l’Avocette Recurvirostra avosetta (Charadrii, Recurvirostridae) : effectifs nationaux, répartition géographique et identification des sites d’importance internationale. Bull. Ins. Sc., Rabat, n°21: 17-21.

- QNINBA, A. ; BENHOUSSA, A. ; EL AGBANI, M.A. & DAKKI, M. (2001b). - Étude phénologique de l’Échasse blanche Himantopus himantopus et de l’Avocette Recurvirostra avosetta (Charadrii, Recurvirostridae) à Merja Zerga. Bull. Ins. Sc., Rabat, n°21 : 9-15.

- QNINBA, A. ; DAKKI, M. ; EL AGBANI, M.A. ; BENHOUSSA, A. & BENAZZOU, T. (2001c). - Hivernage au Maroc des Barges Limosa limosa et L. lapponica (Charadrii, Scolopacidae, Tringinae) : évolution des effectifs nationaux, répartition géographique et sites d’importance internationale. Bull. Ins. Sc., Rabat, n°21 : 23-28.

- QNINBA, A. ; EL AGBANI, M.-A. ; BENHOUSSA, A. ; RADI, M. & DAKKI, M. (2005). - La baie d’Ad-Dakhla : une zone humide marocaine d’importance internationale pour les oiseaux d’eau. In : CHOUIKHI A. & MENIOUI M.: Proceeding of The International Workshop on “Marine and Coastal Protected Areas”. Meknès, Morocco, March 23-25, 2005 : 356-363..

- RADI, M., QNINBA A., DAKKI, M.& THÉVENOT M. (2004). Nidification de la Mouette rieuse Larus ridibundus et de la Sterne hansel Sterna nilotica dans le lac de barrage d’Al Massira (Maroc central). Alauda, 72 (1) : 53-58.

- RADI, M., QNINBA A., RGUIBI IDRISSI, H. & DAKKI, M (2004). Reproduction de la Sterne hansel Sterna nilotica à la Sebkha Zima (Région de Marrakech-Maroc). Alauda, 72 (3) : 201-209.

- RGUIBI IDRISSI, H. ; QNINBA, A. ; EL AGBANI, M.-A. & BENHOUSSA, A. (2005). - Cas d'hivernage du Pipit à gorge rousse Anthus cervinus à Khnifiss (Tarfaya, Maroc). Go-South Bull. 2 : 17-18.

- THÉVENOT, M. ; RADI, M., QNINBA A. & DAKKI M. (2004). First proven breeding record of the Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus in Africa. Alauda, 72 (1) : 59-61.


Main publication(s):
- Series on the Biology of Cory’s Shearwater (15 parts in 1979-2005)

- Genetic evidence for the speciation of the Levantine Shearwater, Die Vogelwelt 114, 1993, 226-232

- Series on the Biology of Eleonora’s Falcon (29 parts in 1978-2005)

- Action Plan for Eleonora’s Falcon. 1999. http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/nature/directive/

- Poison is causing the sudden population decline of Eleonora’s Falcon. Int. Hawkwatcher 3, 2001, 10-17

- Sex, age, and evolution criteria to be derived from dark feather patterns in the Hobby & Red-footed falcon group. In Chancellor R.D. & B.-U. Meyburg eds. 2004 Raptors Worldwide, page 713-730


Institution / Organisation:
Amis de Marais du Vigueirat
Groupement d’intérêt scientifique Oiseaux Marins (GISOM)

Position:
Chargé de Recherche
Membre du Conseil d’Administration du GISOM

Main publication(s):
- Barbraud C., Sadoul N., Kayser Y., Pineau O., Isenmann P. 2004. Evolution du peuplement des oiseaux reproducteurs en Camargue dans les temps récents. In: Les oiseaux de Camargue et leurs habitats. Une histoire de cinquante ans 1954-2004 (Isenmann P., ed.), pp. 235-259. Buchet & Chastel, Paris.

- Besnard A.; Scher O., Lebreton J.-D. & Sadoul N. 2002. Forced copulation attempts on gull chicks. Ibis 144 : 684-685.
Isenmann P., Sadoul N. 2004. Sterne hansel, Gull-billed tern, Sterna nilotica. In: Oiseaux marins nicheurs de France métropolitaine (1960-2000) (Cadiou B., Pons J.-M.& Yésou P., eds.), pp. 148-150. Editions Biotope, Mèze.

- Isenmann P., Sadoul N., Walmsley J., Yésou P. 2004. Mouette mélanocéphale, Mediterranean gull, Larus melanocephalus. In: Oiseaux marins nicheurs de France métropolitaine (1960-2000) (Cadiou B., Pons J.-M.& Yésou P., eds.), pp. 92-96. Editions Biotope, Mèze.

- Isenmann, P. et N. Sadoul. 1999. Le Goéland railleur Larus genei. Pp. 244-245. In "Oiseaux menacés et à surveiller en France. Listes rouges et recherche de priorités" (eds. G. Rocamora & D. Yeatman-Berthelot). Société d’Etudes Ornithologiques de France / Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux. Paris. 560p.

- Moulaï, R., Sadoul, N., & S. Doumandji. 2005. Nidification urbaine et à l’intérieur des terres du Goéland leucophée Larus michahellis en Algérie. Alauda 73 : 195-200.

- Perennou, C., Sadoul, N. Pineau, O. Johnson, A. and H. Hafner. 1996. Gestion des sites de nidification des oiseaux d’eau coloniaux. MedWet series, Conservation des zones humides méditerranéennes (eds. J. Skinner et A. J. Crivelli), n° 4, Tour du Valat, Arles, 114 p.

- Platteeuw, M., Kiss J.B. & Sadoul N. 2001. Survey of colonial breeding birds in Romanian Danube Delta, May-June 2001. Anale Stiintifice p151-153.

- Platteeuw, M., Kiss, J. B., M. Ye. Zhmud & N. Sadoul. 2004. Colonial waterbirds and their habitat use in the Danube Delta, as an example of a large-scale natural wetland. RIZA report 2004.002, ISBN 90.369.5658.7 Institute for Inland Water Management and Waste Water Treatment , Lelystad, The Netherlands. Danube Delta National Institute, Tulcea, Romania, Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, Vilkove, Ukraine, Tour du Valat, Arles, France. 

- Sadoul N, Cramm, P. and P. Orsini. 2005. Population trends, reproduction and conservation issues of the Avocet breeding in the Mediterranean coast of France. Wader Study Group Bull. 107: 94-97.

- Sadoul N., 2001. Goéland railleur Larus genei (fiche 72), Mouette mélanocéphale Larus melanocephalus (Fiche 117), Mouette rieuse Larus ridibundus (fiche 118), Sterne caugek Sterna sandvicensis (fiche 156), Sterne hansel Gelochelidon nilotica (fiche 157). In: Oiseaux menacés et à surveiller en Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: écologie générale, statuts, effectifs et tendances, mesures de conservation. 
LASCEVE M., CROCQ C., KABOUCHE B. & FLITTI A. DIREN PACA Aix-en-Provence & LPO PACA Hyères (FRA) fiche 72

- Sadoul N., Isenmann P., Walmsley J. 2004. Goéland railleur, Slender-billed gull, Larus genei. In: Oiseaux marins nicheurs de France métropolitaine (1960-2000) (Cadiou B., Pons J.-M.& Yésou P., eds.), pp. 102-105. Editions Biotope, Mèze.

- Sadoul, N. & J. G. Walmsley. 2000. Salinas and nature conservation in the Mediterranean. In “8th World Salt Symposium, vol. 2” (ed. R.M. Geertman), 7-11 May 2000, The Hague, The Netherlands. Elsevier Science Ltd 1400 p.
Sadoul, N. 1998. Expansion des laridés en Camargue: populations en bonne santé ou dysfonctionnement ?. Actes du 36ème Colloque interrégional d’Ornithologie, Neuchâtel, 1996.. Nos Oiseaux 45, suppl. 2 : 83-86..

- Sadoul, N. 2004. Evolution du peuplement des laro-limicoles de Camargue, depuis 1956. In: Les oiseaux de Camargue et leurs habitats. Une histoire de cinquante ans 1954-2004 (Isenmann P., ed.), pp. 235-259. Buchet & Chastel, Paris. p207-232

- Sadoul, N. et P. Isenmann. 1999. La Sterne hansel Gelochelidon nilotica. Pp. 246-247. In "Oiseaux menacés et à surveiller en France. Listes rouges et recherche de priorités" (eds. G. Rocamora & D. Yeatman-Berthelot). Société d’Etudes Ornithologiques de France / Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux. Paris. 560p.
Sadoul, N. et P. Raevel. 1999. La Mouette mélanocéphale Larus melanocephalus. Pp. 241-242. In "Oiseaux menacés et à surveiller en France. Listes rouges et recherche de priorités" (eds. G. Rocamora & D. Yeatman-Berthelot). Société d’Etudes Ornithologiques de France / Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux. Paris. 560p.

- Sadoul, N. Walmsley, J. G. and B. Charpentier. 1998. Salinas and nature conservation. Conservation des zones humides méditerranéennes (eds. J. Skinner et A. J. Crivelli), n° 9, Tour du Valat, Arles, 96 p.

- Sadoul, N., Cadiou, B. et SEPANSO. 1999. Sterne caugek Sterna sandvicensis. Pp. 338-339. In "Oiseaux menacés et à surveiller en France. Listes rouges et recherche de priorités" (eds. G. Rocamora & D. Yeatman-Berthelot). Société d’Etudes Ornithologiques de France / Ligue pour la Protection des Oiseaux. Paris. 560p.

- Sadoul, N., Hecker, N. and H. Hafner. 2000. A network for monitoring breeding numbers and distribution of Mediterranean colonial waterbirds. Pp. 201-209. In « Monitoring and conservation of birds, mammals and sea turtles of the Mediterranean and Black Seas », eds. P. Yésou & J. Sultana. Proceedings of the 5th Medmaravis Symposium, Gozo, Malta, 29 September-3 October 1998. 320 p.

- Sadoul, N., Johnson, A. R., Walmsley, J. G. and R. Lévêque. 1996. Changes in the numbers and the distribution of colonial charadriiformes breeding in the Camargue, Southern France. Colonial Waterbirds 19 (Special Publication 1): 46-58.

- Sadoul, N.. 1997. The Importance of Spatial Scales in Long-Term Monitoring of Colonial Charadriiformes in Southern France. Colonial Waterbirds 20: 330-338.

- Yésou P. & Sadoul N. 2004. Sterne caugek, Sandwich tern, Sterna sandvicensis. In: Oiseaux marins nicheurs de France métropolitaine (1960-2000) (Cadiou B., Pons J.-M.& Yésou P., eds.), pp. 92-96. Editions Biotope, Mèze.


Institution / Organisation:
Laboratoire de Recherche des Zones Humides (LRZH)

Main publication(s):
Divers domaines: Biologie moléculaire structurale, Oiseaux d'eau, insectes aquatiques, conservation


Address:
Hamra, Abdel-Aziz Str., Awad Bldg, 6th floor

Institution / Organisation:
Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL)

Main publication(s):
- SPNL produced Large number of  TV spots and videos since the mid-1980s

- Published a variety of environmental material for the public and schools.

- Book s published have included:
Wild Mammals of Lebanon. (1985)

- Game Birds of the Arab World. (1986)
Field Guide to Birds of Pray of the Middle East (1988)

- Manual for Environmental Education Activities for Clubs. (1999)
Richard Porter's Field Guide to the Birds of the Middle East in Arabic. (2006)


Address:
Carrer Arxiduc Lluís Salvador 5 ent. Esq.

Institution / Organisation:
SPNL produced Large number of  TV spots and videos since the mid-1980s
Published a variety of environmental material for the public and schools.
Book s published have included:
Wild Mammals of Lebanon. (1985)
Game Birds of the Arab World. (1986)
Field Guide to Birds of Pray of the Middle East (1988)
Manual for Environmental Education Activities for Clubs. (1999)
Richard Porter's Field Guide to the Birds of the Middle East in Arabic. (2006)

Position:
Biologist responsable for Seabird Conservation


Main publication(s):
- Rapports Ramsar sur les zones humides

- Co-auteur des « Oiseaux de la Tunisie »
Contribution au rapport IBA Tunisie

- Publications sur spatules


Address:
DAR TA’ GAJDORU / 3, GAJDORU STREET, XAGHRA

Main publication(s):
- Sultana, J. & C. Gauci. 1970.  Bird Studies on Filfla. Malta Ornithological Society: Malta.

- Sultana, J. & C. Gauci. 1970. The breeding birds of Malta. Malta Year Book 1970: 329-336,339-346.

- Sultana, J., C. Gauci & M. Beaman. 1975. A Guide to the Birds of Malta.  Malta Ornithological Society: Valletta, Malta.

- Sultana, J. & C. Gauci. 1982. A New Guide to the Birds of Malta.  The Ornithological Society: Valletta, Malta.

- Sultana, J. 1993. Important Seabird Sites in the Mediterranean. Malta Ornithological Society.

- Sultana, J. & V. Falzon (Eds.) 1996. Wildlife of the Maltese Islands. Environment Protection Department: Floriana.

- Yesou, P. & J. Sultana. (Eds.). 2000. Monitoring and Conservation of Birds, Mammals and Sea Turtles of the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Env. Protection Department.


Institution / Organisation:
Rpyal Society for the Protection of Birds

Position:
Country Programmes Officer for Portugal, Greece and Turkey


Main publication(s):
- TRIAY, R. 1995. Reproducción del Aguila Pescadora (Pandion haliaetus) en la Isla de Menorca, Mediterráneo occidental. Revista Ardeola, 42.

- TRIAY, R. & CAPÓ, J. 1996. Biometria del Virot (Calonectris diomedea) a l'Illa de Menorca (Illes Balears - Mediterrània Occidental). Butlletí del Grup Català d'Anellament, 13. 

- TRIAY, R. & CAPÓ, J. 1996. Paràmetres reproductors del Virot (Calonectris diomedea) a l'Illa de Menorca". Anuari Ornitològic de les Balears. Volum 10. 

- TRIAY, R. 2002. Seguimiento por satélite de tres juveniles de Aguila pescadora nacidos en la isla de Menorca. Ardeola, 49(2): 249-257.

- TRIAY, R. 2003. Situació de l'Aguila Peixetera Pandion haliaetus a l'Illa de Menorca. Anuari Ornitològic de les Balears 17:31-40. 

- TRIAY, R. Y SIVERIO, M. 2002. Águila Pescadora (Pandion haliaetus). En, A. Madroño, C. González y J. C. Atienza (Coords). Libro Rojo de las Aves de España. SEO/BirdLife. Informe inédito para la Dirección General de Conservación de la Naturaleza / Ministerio de Medio Ambiente.

- TRIAY, R. Y SIVERIO, M. 2003. Águila Pescadora (Pandion haliaetus). En,  R. Martí y J.C. Del Moral (Eds.): Atlas de las Aves Reproductoras de España, pp. 194-195. Dirección General de Conservación de la Naturaleza-Sociedad Española de Ornitología. Madrid.

- THIBAULT, J. C., TRIAY, R., BEAUBRUN, P., BOUKHALFA, D., DOMINICI, J. M. & TORRE, A. 1996. Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) in the mediterranean: characteristics of a resident population with a patchy distribution. En, J. Muntaner & J. Mayol (Eds): Biolologia y Conservación de las Rapaces Mediterráneas, pp. 135-144. Monografias, nº 4. SEO. Madrid.


Institution / Organisation:
Society for Conservation of Nature and Environment «Eleonora»

Main publication(s):
Radović, D., Šćetarić, V., Kralj, J.,  Blažina, D.: «The results of waterfowl survey on non – estuarine coasts (1997/1998) and estimations of wintering waterfowl and wader population in Croatia», WSG Bulletin, 2002.

Šćetarić, V., Piasevoli, G.: «Ornitofauna močvarnih staništa otoka Mljeta». 7. Hrvatski biološki kongres. Hvar. 2000.

Piasevoli, G., Šćetarić, V.: «Eleonora’s Falcon (Falco Eleonorae Géné 1839) in Croatia: Range, Threats and the Proposal of Action and management Plan». Annales. Koper. 2002. 

Šćetarić, V., Piasevoli, G.: «Utjecaj malih vodenih staništa na bioraznolikost otoka s posebnim naglaskom na eleonorinog sokola (Falco Eleonorae Géné 1839)». Znanstveno – stručni skup: Kako zaštititi vode Hrvatske s gledišta vodoopskrbe i odvodnje. Zbornik radova, 343 – 346. Pula. 2001. 

Šćetarić, V., Šimag, I.: «Primjena UV – sistema u dezinfekciji voda». Znanstveno – stručni skup: Kako zaštititi vode Hrvatske s gledišta vodoopskrbe i odvodnje. Zbornik radova, 347 – 348. Pula. 2001.

Dumbović, V., Šćetarić, V.: «Utjecaj vodnog režima na očuvanje biološke raznolikosti vlažnih livada u Hrvatskoj s posebnim osvrtom na zajednicu ptica». Znanstveno – stručni skup: Vodoopskrba i odvodnja. Tučepi. 2001. 

Šćetarić, V: «Biološke metode suzbijanja komaraca – dobrobit ili šteta za prirodu». Seminar DDD. Zbornik radova. Poreč. 2002. 

Šćetarić, V: «Utjecaj poljoprivrednih otrova na bioraznolikost ornitofaune okolnog područja». Seminar DDD. Zbornik radova. Poreč. 2002. 

Šćetarić, V., Piasevoli, G.: «Session 1: Protective measures and mitigation of threats: Threats to biodiversity of Croatian Islands». Bioplatform E – conference. 2002. (www.gencat.es/mediamb/bioplatform)

Šćetarić, V., Piasevoli, G.: «Dinamika i rasprostranjenost eleonorinog sokola (Falco Eleonorae Géné 1839) na pučinskim otocima hrvatskog dijela Jadrana». Hrvatski biološki kongres. Zbornik radova. 2003.

Šćetarić, V.: «HACCP – sustav osiguranja zdravstvene ispravnosti hrane». Potrošač. 2003.

Šćetarić, V.: «Problemi kod primjene integriranog sustava ISO 9001:2000 i HACCP u prehrambenoj industriji». Seminar DDD. Zbornik radova. 2004. (u tisku)

Brošure:

Dumbović, V., Šćetarić, V., Radović, D.: «Ptice vlažnih livada uz rijeku Odru - stanje, ugroženost i zaštita». Hrvatsko ornitološko društvo, Zagreb, 2000.

Piasevoli, G., Šćetarić, V.: Eleonorin sokol u hrvatskom dijelu Jadrana». Biblioteka Udruge «Vila Velebita», 2002.


Address:
c/o Istituto Nazionale per la Fauna Selvatica
via Ca’ Fornacetta 9


Main publication(s):
- The Bulletin of the African Bird Club, produced twice a year since 1994

- Publishes articles on conservation, identification, status and distribution, breeding and feeding ecology, taxonomy, migration etc


Address:
30 Misr-Helwan  Agriclture Rd. Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.

Institution / Organisation:
Egyptian Ministry of Environmental Affair

Department:
Egyptian environmental affairs Agency- Natural Conservation Sector.

Position:
Environmental researcher (Coordinator of Egytpian Bird Ringing Scheme)

Main publication(s):
Historical reviow on bird migration studies in Egypt, co-auther, migration pattern of Sedge Warbler in Burullus, habitat types of Wadi El Rayan, Fayoum, Egypt and Egypt. Bird ringing of Egypt, 2000.


Address:
Département de Biologie, Faculté des Sciences
B. P. 1014


Main publication(s):
- RAMADAN- JARADI ,G. (1975) .- Etude de la structure du peuplement d’oieaux nicheurs de   la hêtraie de la Sainte- Baume (Var ).Thèse 3e cycle , Aix -Marseille.

- RAMADAN-JARADI ,G .  (1984) .-l’avifaune  des   Emirats    Arabes  Unis,  étude  faunistique   et   caractérisation des peuplements. Thèse d’ Etat . Aix -Marseille.

- RAMADAN-JARADI  ,G.(1985 ) .-Les oiseaux non  nicheurs observés en migration dans les Emirats Arabes Unis. l’Oiseau et   R.F.O. ,55, no  spécial , 52 pp .
- RAMADAN -JARADI ,G.(1987) .- Analyse  écologique  de  la répartition  des  oiseaux  nicheurs  des Emirats Arabes Unis .l’Oisau et   R.F.O. ,57, no  2:113-140.

- RAMADAN -JARADI ,G.(1988) .-Notes on some breeding birds of the United Arab Emirates. Sandgrouse,10 :81-84 .

- RAMADAN -JARADI ,G.(1989).- The avifauna of palm groves and other irrigated areas of the United Arab Emirates an its relation with   continental  insularity .Le Gerfaut , 79 :81-90 .

- RAMADAN -JARADI,G.(1991) .- Capitive breeding of the Kori  Bustard (Ardeotis kori) in Al Ain Zoo.D. ZOOL .Garten  (N F), 61: 283-288.

- RAMADAN -JARADI,G.  RAMADAN -JARADI ,M. (1989) .-Breeding   the  Houbara  Bustard  at  the  Al   Ain Zoo and Aquarium   ,Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.,D .ZOOL Garten (NF ) ,59: 220-240.

- RAMADAN -JARADI,G. & RAMADAN -JARADI,M.(1997).-Notes on some breeding birds in Lebanon. Sandgrouse , 19 (2): 122-125.

- RAMADAN -JARADI ,G. RAMADAN -JARADI ,M. (1999).- An updated Checklist of the Birds of Lebanon. Sandgrouse, 21 (2): 132-170.

- RAMADAN -JARADI ,G. RAMADAN -JARADI ,M. (2001).- The Avifauna of Palm Islands Reserve Lebanon 1893 to 2000. Lebanese Science Journal. Vol. 2, No.1, 2001:17- 35.

- BEALE, C.M. & RAMADAN-JARADI, G. (2001). Autumn routes of migrating raptors and other soaring birds in Lebanon. Sandgrouse, 23(2): 124-129.

- RAMADAN -JARADI, G., BITAR, G., HALWANI, J., SABBAGH, H. (2001). Impact of management activities on birds, fishes, plants and water quality on Palm Islands Reserve., UNESCO CAIRO OFFICE, pp: 1- 69.

- RAMADAN -JARADI ,G. RAMADAN -JARADI ,M. (2002).- Population size of the Syrian Serin Serinus syriacus and other ornithological records from Lebanon. Lebanese Science Journal. Vol. 3, No.1, 2002:27- 35.

- RAMADAN -JARADI ,G. RAMADAN -JARADI ,M. (in press).- Autumn routes of migrating raptors and other soaring birds in Southern Lebanon. Alauda:

- RAMADAN-JARADI, G. (2003).- Management plan for the restoration, rehabilitation and conservation of urban birds in Beirut Central District. Solidere, Beirut, Lebanon.pp 130.

- RAMADAN-JARADI, G., BARA, T., AL-MECIJA, M. & RAMADAN-JARADI, M.(2004).- Significant bird notes from Lebanon during 2002-03. Sandgrouse, 26 (1): 29-34.

- RAMADAN-JARADI, M. 
RAMADAN-JARADI, G., WATERBURY, S. P. & RAMADAN-JARADI, M. (2005)- Ornithological observations from Lebanon during 2003-04. Sandgrouse 27(1): 69-73.


Position:
Chargé d’étude en charge des suivis écologiques
Réserve Naturelle Nationale de l’Archipel de Riou

Main publication(s):
Vidal E. (coord.), Tranchant Y., Bourgeois K. & Caillol C. (2002) Étude écologique des populations de vertébrés introduits sur les îles d'Hyères - Impacts sur le fonctionnement des écosystèmes insulaires. Rapport final IMEP-PNPC, 62 p + annexes.

- Tranchant Y. & Vidal E. (2003) Régime alimentaire et distribution du Chat haret Felis catus sur l’île de Port-Cros (Var, France). Scientific Reports of Port-Cros National Park, 19 : 71-85.

- Tranchant Y., Vidal E. & Kayser Y. (2003) - Premières données sur le régime alimentaire du Chat haret Felis catus en situation micro-insulaire méditerranéenne. Revue d'Écologie (Terre & Vie), 58 : 411-418.

- Vidal E., Duhem C., Vandenbrouck P. & Tranchant Y. (2003) Mise à jour des recensements des colonies de Goélands leucophées Larus michahellis des îles d’Hyères. Scientific Reports of Port-Cros National Park, 19 : 87-92.

- Mante A. Tranchant Y., Guigny A., Cuchet T., Renou S., Dardun J.Y. & Saillard G. (2004). Rapport d'activité de la Réserve - Naturelle de l'archipel de Riou et du site de la Muraille de Chine. Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence. Marseille, 74p + annexes

- Mante A., Tranchant Y., Guigny A. & Cuchet T. (2005). Rapport d'activité de la Réserve Naturelle de l'archipel de Riou. Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence. Marseille, 80p + annexes

- Delauge J. & Tranchant Y. (2005) Archipel du Frioul (Zone de Protection Spéciale "Iles Marseillaises" FR9312007) - Inventaires et cartographies des habitats et des espèces végétales et animales terrestres - Document d’Objectif du Site Natura 2000 FR9301602 "Calanques, îles Marseillaises, Cap Canaille et Massif du Grand Caunet". Conservatoire-Etudes des Ecosystèmes de Provence, Ville de Marseille. 130p.


Institution / Organisation:
Office National de la Chasse et de la Faune Sauvage (ONCFS)

Main publication(s):
- 	Cadiou B., Pons J.M. & Yésou P. (2004) Oiseaux marins nicheurs de France métropolitaine (1960-2000). Biotope, Mèze. 118 p.

- 	Yésou P. & Sultana J., éds. (2000) Monitoring and Conservation of Birds, Mammals and Sea Turtles in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, Proceedings of the 5th Medmaravis Symposium, Gozo, Malta, 29 September-3 October 1998. Envir. Prot. Dept., Malta. 320 p.


Email:
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Address:
Ecole Nationale Forestière d'Ingénieurs, BP 511


Position:
Professor at University of Aegean, Mytilini


Address:
11 rue abou el alla el maari, cité el Houda

Institution / Organisation:
Association "les Amis des oiseaux" BirdLife Tunisia

Main publication(s):
- 	Azafzaf H. (2001) - White-Headed Ducks in Tunisia , Threatened Waterfowl Specialist Group (TWSG N° 11).

- 	Amari M. & Azafzaf H. (2001) Tunisia. Pp 953-973 IN L.D.C. Fishpool and M .I.Evans, eds. Important Bird Areas in Africa and associated islands : Priority sites for conservation. Newbury Cambridge, UK : Pisces Publications and BirdLife International ( BirdLife Conservation Series n°. 11).

- 	Azafzaf H . (2002) – Statut Actuel de la Population de la Cicogne blanche (Ciconia ciconia) en Tunisie. Alauda 70 (3), 2002 : 387-392.

- 	Azafzaf H., Feltrup Azafzaf C., Amari M., Dlensi Habib (2002) – Une Nidification du Tadorne casarca Tadorna ferruginea sur un site Inhabituel du sud Tunisien. Alauda 70 (3), 2002. 

- 	Azafzaf H. 2003. "The Ferruginous Duck in Tunisia". In : Petkov, N. Hughes, B. and Gallo-Orsi, U. (editors). Ferruginous Duck : From Research to Conservation, Conservation Series N°6. Birdlife International-BSPB-TWSG, Sofia, PP.**

- 	M. Smart, H. Azafzaf and H. Dlensi (2004) “The Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia in Africa”.

-	Isenmann P, T Gaultier, A El Hili, H Azafzaf, H Dlensi & M. Smart (2005): Oiseaux de Tunisie/ Birds of Tunisia. Société d’études ornithologiques de France, Paris 432pp.

- 	H. Azafzaf, N. Baccetti, P. Defos du Rau, H. Dlensi, M.F.A. Essghaier, K.S. Etayeb, A. Hamza, M. Smart “ Wintering Cormorants in Libya”


- 	Observation de la Migration au Cap Bon du 16 au 26 mars 1995 (1998) :
Présentation et commentaire des données d’observation.

- 	Statut du Faucon lanier (Falco biarmicus erlangeri) en Tunisie (1999) :
Ce document est le résultat de la recherche bibliographique relative au Faucon lanier en Tunisie (Falco biarmicus erlangeri) et de plusieurs années d’observation. Il donne une description exacte de la situation actuelle de ce faucon dans notre pays.

- 	Liste systématique des oiseaux observés pendant la période allant du 22 au 25 janvier 1999 à l’Ile de Djerba et aux Ilots environnants (1999):
Mission ornithologique de recensement des oiseaux hivernants dans la région Djerba – El Getaya El Gueblia – El Getaya El Bahria – Ilot Jilij – Ras Lahmar – Fahmin – Ras Esmaia 

- 	Inventaire des spécimens d’oiseaux exposés à l’Institut National Scientifique et Technique d’Océanographie et de Pêche de Salambo (Collection Alfred BLANCHET) (2000) ;

-	Rapport Annuel d’Observations Ornithologiques en Tunisie 1998 (2000) :
Présentation et commentaire des observations ornithologiques par espèce

-	Liste systématique des oiseaux des îles Kerkennah (2000).

-	Ecosystèmes Insulaires Fragiles de Tunisie – Observations Ornithologiques à Kerkennah, à la Galite et à Zembra (2000).

-	Rapports annuels de suivi des ZICO en Tunisie (1999, 2000 et 2001).

-	Numbers of Falco eleonorae breeding in Tunisia in 2004 (2005)


Address:
United Nations Development  Programme B,P 334

Institution / Organisation:
National Agency of Nature Protection ANCN


Position:
Action Plan Co-ordinator / Former HOS IBA officer


Institution / Organisation:
SPEA - Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves


Institution / Organisation:
Association "Les Amis des Oiseaux" (AAO) / BirdLife Tunisia


Address:
Avenue 18 Janvier 1952, Ariana Center, C 208/209

Main publication(s):
- 	Azafzaf H., Feltrup Azafzaf C., Amari M., Dlensi Habib (2002) – Une Nidification du Tadorne casarca Tadorna ferruginea sur un site Inhabituel du sud Tunisien. Alauda 70 (3), 2002.


Institution / Organisation:
European Division Office (BirdLife International, Netherlands)

Position:
European Funding Development Manager & Co-ordinator of the International SAP


Institution / Organisation:
University of Crete - Natural History Museum of Crete


Institution / Organisation:
Ministry of Agriculture, Gen. Secr. of Forests and Natural Environment, Dir. of Aesthetic Forests, Nat. Parks and Game Management, Section B


Address:
Associazione Nesos - Corso Vittorio Emanuele 24

Institution / Organisation:
Associazione Nesos - Nature Culture Tourism Research


Position:
HOS Director and Project co-ordinator in LIFE project


City:
38206 La Laguna, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Institution / Organisation:
Universidad de La Laguna, Dpto. Biología Animal (Zoología), Facultad de Biología


Institution / Organisation:
Conselleria de Medi Ambient, Direcció General de C.Protecció d'Espècies i EA.


Address:
Ataturk cd. Dalyan Gümrük işhanı No:398 D:334 Alsancak

Institution / Organisation:
Ege Dogal Yasami Koruma Dernegi (Aegean Society for the Conservation of Nature)


Address:
Mesrutiyet Cad. Bayindir 2 Sok. 48/7, Kizilay


Main publication(s):
- Environmental profil of Turkey (Inventory), 8 editions from 1981 to 2003

- Wetlands of Turkey

- Biological Diversity of Turkey

- 174 publications, all of which are related to the diverse issues of the environment and that contain issues concerning the subject matter,

- Environmental Legislation of Turkey


Address:
Trakya University, Faluty of Art - Sciences, Department of Biology

Department:
Faculty of Art - Sciences, Department of Biology

Main publication(s):
- Investigation on the ornitho-fauna of Gala Lake and its surroundings (Edrine). Trakaya Univ. ' (2): 169 - 179, 2003


Address:
DOGA DERNEGI, Kennedy cad. 50/19, Kavakhdera

Main publication(s):
- Kilic DT, Eken G. 2004 "Turkiye nin osemli kus Alanlari" 2004 Guncellemesi - Doga Dernegi, Ankara, Turkey


Address:
Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi, Ornitoloji Arastirma Merkezi, Kurupelit kampusu

Main publication(s):
- Baris S., Erciyas K., Gürsoy A., Özsemir C., Nowakowski J.K. 2005. Cernek - a new bird ringing station in Turekey. Ring 27, 1: 113-120


Institution / Organisation:
Public Institution for the Management of Protected Areas in the County of Split and Dalmatia, Split


Institution / Organisation:
ZICOMA Project calling now BirdLife International Madagascar Programme


Address:
CEPLAM Tafira Baja, Ctra. General del Centro km 7

City:
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Institution / Organisation:
Dirección General de Política Ambiental, Servicio de Biodiversidad


Institution / Organisation:
Istituto Nazionale per la Fauna Selvatica


Address:
Defra Wildlife Inspectorate, Zone 1/13B, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, BRISTOL  BS1 6EB

Institution / Organisation:
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), Wildlife Inspectorate


Institution / Organisation:
Institut für Pharmazie und Molekulare Biologie, Abt. Biologie


Address:
International birding & Research Centre, P. O. Box 774

Institution / Organisation:
International Birding & Research Centre in Eilat


Address:
Akdeniz University Faculty of Art & Science Biology Dep. - Kampus


Address:
Selcuk University, Engineering and Architectural Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering

Institution / Organisation:
Secuk University, Engineering and Architectural Faculty

Position:
Head of Environmental Engineering Department

Main publication(s):
- Gür, K., Özcan, S., Yilmaz, Z. The environmental impact of uncontrolled urbanization and agricultural applications in the GÖKSU DELTA Region located on the North-Eastern Coast of the Mediterranean Sea. EPMR-2002. Int. Conf. On Env. Roles of the Mediterranean Region. Nicosia - Northern Cyprus - 2002, pp: 505 - 511


Main publication(s):
- Radovié, D., Kralj, J., Tutis, V., (2003): Red Data Book of Birds of Croatia. MEPPP, Zagreb, 179 pp

- Radovié, D., Kralj, J., Tutis, V., Rodovié, J., Topié, R. (2005): National Ecological Network - areas important for birds in Croatia. SINP, Zagreb, 84 pp


Address:
Selcuk University, Engineering and Architectural Faculty, Campus

Main publication(s):
- A case study of evaluation of ecotourism approach, Lake Beysehir (Konya)


Address:
Suleyman Demireh University, Forestry Faculty

Institution / Organisation:
Suleyman Demireh University, Forestry Faculty


# SPECIES

Current status:
The nominate subspecies Calonectris d. diomedea is restricted to the Mediterranean. It breeds in sea-cliffs, and on rocky islands and islets. The population has been estimated at less than 76,000 pairs, but surveys in the eastern part of the Mediterranean and in the Adriatic are lacking. There has been a considerable decline of the species throughout the Mediterranean.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Introduced mammals, such as Rattus sp., which affect breeding success; illegal hunting; taking of eggs and/or chicks; mortality from bycatch (longlines), development close to colonies and disturbance, and possibly oil spills and chemical pollution of the sea.

Status under international instruments:
Annex I - European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds (79/409/EEC/1979). European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).

Action Plan objectives and target:
To halt the decline of the population and maintain healthy colonies

Proposed action:
- Inventory and map critical habitats supporting the colonies, particularly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean.
Confer strictly protected status on the species.
 - Prohibit all types of disturbance to breeding colonies, including the taking of eggs and young.
 - Monitor and warden colonies under threat of disturbance.
 - Create SPAs where breeding colonies exist.
 - Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes of coastal and infrastructure development near to known colonies.
 - Prevent oil spills and chemical pollution of the sea.
 - Monitor levels of mercury and chlorinated hydrocarbons in populations.
 - Develop and implement management projects targeting the conservation of the breeding habitat and strict control of introduced mammals, as well as preventing the introduction of alien predatory species.
 - Identify important bird areas at sea for the species.
 - Develop  an Action Plan to reduce mortality at sea especially from by-catch.


Current status:
Breeds in colonies along the coast of the mainland or on rocky islands, which are often uninhabited. The total world population is estimated at 6,200 pairs but no comprehensive census has been carried out. Almost all the entire population breeds on rocky Mediterranean islands. The Aegean islands and Crete hold about 70% of the whole population, but other substantial colonies are also found in Spain, Italy and Tunisia.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Predation by cats and rats; human disturbance in colonies; habitat degradation; taking of eggs and young; hunting; accidental poisoning from pest control methods.

Status under international instruments:
Class B - African Convention on Conservation and Natural Resources (1968).
Appendix II –
Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 
(1979).
Appendix II –
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and 
Flora (1973).
Annex I European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds (79/409/EEC/1979).

Current Action Plans:
International Species Action Plan Eleonora’s Falcon Falco eleonorae prepared by BirdLife 
International on behalf of the European Commission (final draft December 1999).

Action Plan objectives and target:
To maintain the colonies at the level of 1999, through preserving the breeding sites particularly the uninhabited islands.

Proposed action:
-Confer strictly protected status on the species.
-Prohibit all types of disturbance to the breeding colonies, including the taking of 

eggs and young.
 -Monitor and warden colonies under threat.
 -Create SPAs where breeding colonies exist.
 -Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes, which may result in loss 
of habitat and the introduction/spread of invasive alien species.
 -Control or eradicate alien species that have become invasive.
 -Carry out breeding surveys in eastern Mediterranean countries.
 -Prevent poisoning through awareness campaigns and cooperation with farmers.


Current status:
Pelagic species breeding in small to very large colonies mainly on islets and in caves along the coast. Subspecies melitensis is endemic to the Mediterranean. Important breeding colonies are found in Malta, Sardinia and Sicily. Breeding surveys are totally lacking for the Adriatic and eastern Mediterranean. A general decline has been recorded.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Loss of habitat; disturbance; predation by Rattus sp. and Yellow-legged Gull Larus cachinnans; possibly oil spills and chemical pollution of the sea.

Status under international instruments:
Appendix II –
Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 
(1979).
Annex I - European Union Directive on the conservation of wild birds (79/409/EEC/1979).
European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of 
fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).

Action Plan objectives and target:
To halt the decline and maintain healthy breeding colonies.

Proposed action:
- Inventory and map critical habitats supporting the colonies, particularly in the eastern part of the Mediterranean.
 - Confer strictly protected status on the species.
 - Prohibit all types of disturbance to the breeding colonies.
 - Monitor and warden colonies under threat. 
- Create SPAs where breeding colonies exist.
 - Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes, which may result in loss of habitat and the introduction and spread of invasive alien species, particularly mammals and Yellow-legged Gull Larus cachinnans.
- Control or eradicate alien species that have become invasive.
- Prevent oil spills and chemical pollution of the sea.
- Identify areas at sea important for the species.


Current status:
Endemic species to the Mediterranean. Its main breeding populations occur in the western Mediterranean in coastal and island sites in Spain and in Corsica.  Other colonies occur in other parts of the Mediterranean including Greece, Turkey, Tunisia and Sardinia. It was close to extinction in the 1970s, but better enforcement of protection measures has resulted in an increase in the breeding population.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Habitat alterations at breeding sites; changes in fishing practices and competition mainly with the Yellow-legged Gull Larus cachinnans; egg collection and human persecution and disturbance. The importance of depletion of food resources, chemical pollution and spills as threats and limiting factors are not fully understood.

Status under international instruments:
Appendix II - Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 
(1979).
Appendix I & II -Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 
(1979).
Annex I - European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds (79/409/EEC/1979).
European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of 
fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).
Listed in the AEWA Action Plan (Column A Category 1a/3a).

Current Action Plans:
International Action Plan for Audouin’s Gull Larus audouinii prepared by BirdLife 
International on behalf of the European Commission (March 1996).
Globally threatened birds in Europe Action Plans. Council of Europe – BirdLife International –
EU Life-Nature (1996).
Action Plan to restore the Audouin’s Gull Larus audouinii by Government Committee of Palm 
Islands Nature Reserve in Lebanon.
Official Working Group in Spain (Ministry of Environment) to review status and propose
conservation actions for Larus audouinii.

Action Plan objectives and target:
To maintain a healthy breeding population and increase the number of colonies.

Proposed action:
-Inventory and map critical habitats supporting the colonies, particularly in the 
eastern part of the Mediterranean.
 -Confer strictly protected status on the species.
 -Prohibit all types of disturbance to breeding colonies, including the taking of 
eggs and young.
 -Monitor and warden colonies under threat.
 -Create SPAs where breeding colonies exist.
 -Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes of coastal and 
infrastructure development near to known colonies.
 -Control or eradicate invasive competitive species and terrestrial mammals at 
colonies.
 -Prevent oil spills and chemical pollution of the sea.
 -Identify areas at sea important for the species.
 -Develop an Action Plan to reduce mortality at sea especially from by-catch.


Current status:
Globally threatened. Once described as common in the Mediterranean region, it is now one of the rarest and least known species in the Western Palearctic. Migrates from Siberia across eastern and southern Europe to winter in North Africa. On passage, occurs in a wide range of habitats: salt marshes, saltpans, brackish lagoons, dry fishponds, steppe and freshwater marshes.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Habitat loss in passage and wintering areas. Other factors unknown.

Status under international instruments:
Appendix II –
Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 
(1979).

Appendix I – 
Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1979).

Appendix I –
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and 
Flora (1973).

Annex I –
 European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds (79/409/EEC/1979).
European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of 
fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).
Memorandum of Understanding concerning Conservation Measures for the Slender-billed 
Curlew under the Bonn Convention (CMS) (1994).
Listed in the AEWA Action Plan (Column B Category 1a/1b/1c).

Current Action Plans:
International Action Plan for the Slender-billed Curlew prepared by BirdLife International on 
behalf of the European Commission (February 1996).
Globally threatened birds in Europe Action Plans. Council of Europe – BirdLife International –
EU Life-Nature (1996).

Action Plan objectives and target:
To provide safe passage and wintering grounds in the Mediterranean.

Proposed action:
-Confer strictly protected status on the species and on its “look-alike” species, 
where it occurs on passage and during winter.
-Monitor and warden wintering sites
 -Afford appropriate protection and management of all passage and wintering 
grounds.
 -Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes of development near 
wintering sites.
 -Train wardens, ornithologists and hunters in the identification of the species.
 -Increase public awareness of the species’ critically threatened status amongst 
politicians, decision-makers and hunters.
 -Ratify the AEWA Agreement by those countries which have not yet done so.


Current status:
A cosmopolitan species, which is vulnerable in several regions. Less than 70 pairs have been known to breed regularly in the last fifteen years in the Mediterranean (Balearic Islands, Corsica, Morocco and Algeria). Some local small populations have disappeared from other islands (e.g. Ibiza, Sicily & Sardinia).

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Habitat destruction and disturbance at breeding sites related to tourism. Some mortality also occurs from illegal poaching and electrocution.

Status under international instruments:
Class B - African Convention on Conservation and Natural Resources (1968).
Appendix II -Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 
(1979).
Appendix II - Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1979).
Annex I - European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds (79/409/EEC/1979).
European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of 
fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).

Action Plan objectives and target:
Reverse the decline of the breeding population in the Mediterranean.

Proposed action:
-Make an inventory and map critical habitats supporting the remaining breeding 
pairs.
 -Confer strictly protected status on the species.
 -Prohibit the destruction of its habitat, and the disturbance, taking or trade of the 
species.
 -Use area-based measures to protect and restore its habitats.
 -Create SPAs where it breeds.
 -Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes of coastal and 
infrastructure development near to known breeding sites.
-Research the causes of the decline of the species.


Current status:
Vulnerable and globally threatened. In the Mediterranean, small populations (totalling 1000 pairs) breed mainly in Albania, Greece and Turkey. Breeds on inland and coastal wetlands and nests on floating islands of reeds and on bare ground on islands, isolated from mainland to be safe from mammalian predators. Up to about 3000 birds winter in Albania, Greece, Syria and Turkey.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Wetland drainage resulting in a sharp decline of available breeding sites; collisions with electric wires; persecution due to competition with commercial fisheries.

Status under international instruments:
Class A - African Convention on Conservation and Natural Resources (1968).
Appendix II - Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 
(1979).
Appendix I & II -Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals 
(1979).

Appendix I 
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and 
Flora (1973).
European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of 
fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).
Listed in the AEWA Action Plan (Column A Category 1a/1c).

Current Action Plans:
Action Plan for the Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus prepared by BirdLife International 
on behalf of the European Commission (April 1996).
Globally threatened birds in Europe Action Plans. Council of Europe – BirdLife International –
EU Life-Nature (1996).
A National Action Plan led by the Institute of Ornithology in Croatia to re-introduce Pelecanus crispus in Croatia.

Action Plan objectives and target:
To prevent any declines and to increase the population size to a level at which it can be regarded as safe.

Proposed action:
- Confer strictly protected status on the species and its habitats during breeding and wintering periods in all range states.
Establish wardened buffer zones around breeding colonies.
 Prohibit all types of disturbance to the breeding colonies.
Create SPAs where breeding colonies exist. 
Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes of coastal and infrastructure 
development near to known colonies. 
Manage in a sustainable way or restore where necessary all wetlands where the 
species occurs.
 Replace overhead electricity wires by thick cables or lay them underground. 
Monitor continually the breeding and wintering populations 
Develop education campaigns for local fishermen and hunters, and decision-makers.


Current status:
In the Mediterranean it breeds in Turkey and Greece. Numbers have declined in the last thirty years. Nests on the ground in large reedbeds, bare earth or rocky islands, in isolation from the mainland to be safe from mammalian predators.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Habitat loss and destruction; depletion of fish stocks; persecution and disturbance; pollution, flooding; disease; collision with electric power lines.

Status under international instruments:
Class A 
-African Convention on Conservation and Natural Resources.
Appendix II 
-Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 
(1979).
Appendix I (Pal.) II (Western Pal.) - Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of 
Wild Animals (1979).
European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of 
fishery resources in the Mediterranean Current Action Plans (1626/94 (EC) 1994).
Listed in the AEWA Action Plan (Column A Category 1a/3c).

Action Plan objectives and target:
To reverse the decline of the breeding populations in the Mediterranean.

Proposed action:
-Confer strictly protected status on the species.
-Prohibit all types of disturbance to breeding colonies and their habitat.
-Monitor and warden breeding colonies.
-Create SPAs where breeding colonies exist.
-Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes of: coastal development 

and infrastructure that impacts and/or fragments habitats; pollution; and 
overexploitation of fish stocks.
-Develop education campaigns aimed at local fishermen.
-Restore degraded wetlands used by the species.
-Create artificial nesting sites close to foraging sites.


Current status:
The Mediterranean subspecies of the European Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii is an endemic subspecies, present in the western Mediterranean (Balearic Islands, Corsica and Sardinia), and the Adriatic, Aegean and Black Seas, breeding along the coast on rocky islands and islets. The Mediterranean population numbers less than 10,000 pairs.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Human disturbance; oil pollution; habitat loss; mortality from bycatch; Seine net fishing and long-line hauling close to colonies and moulting areas.

Status under international instruments:
Appendix II –
Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (1979) (79/409/EEC/1979). European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).

Current Action Plans:
Species Action Plan for the Mediterranean Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii in Europe prepared by BirdLife International on behalf of the European Commission (final draft December 1999).

Action Plan objectives and target:
To ensure the survival of Mediterranean populations.

Proposed action:
-Inventory and map critical habitats.
-Confer strictly protected status on the species.
-Prohibit all types of disturbances to the breeding colonies.
-Monitor populations.
-Create SPAs where the species breeds, and encourage buffer zones 
surrounding breeding areas including adjacent sea area.
-Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes of coastal and infrastructure development near to breeding sites.
 -Take measures to influence fishing policies in order to avoid negative effects on food stocks and food availability, and to avoid mortality from bycatch. -Prevent oil spills and chemical pollution of the sea.
 -Identify important bird areas at sea for the species.


Current status:
The main breeding populations in the Mediterranean of this globally threatened species are found in Albania, Serbia, Greece, Turkey, with some pairs in Israel and Italy. It is restricted to lowland freshwater and brackish habitats, and in winter frequents coastal lagoons, deltas, rivers and riparian forests. The whole population of the Mediterranean countries probably numbers less than 2,500 pairs.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Degradation and loss of wetland habitat; disturbance and hunting; destruction of breeding colonies.

Status under international instruments:
Appendix II - Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 
(1979).
Appendix II - Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1979).
European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of 
fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).

Listed in the AEWA Action Plan (Column B Category 1)

Current Action Plans:
Action Plan for the Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus in Europe prepared by 
BirdLife International on behalf of the European Commission (February 1996).
Globally threatened birds in Europe Action Plans. Council of Europe – BirdLife International –
EU Life-Nature (1996).

Action Plan objectives and target:
To maintain the recent increase of the species’ population size and distribution.

Proposed action:
-Afford strict protection to the species and its habitat, particularly from hunting, disturbance and development.
 -Manage wintering and breeding sites in order to meet the species’ requirements.
 -Monitor breeding and wintering populations.
 -Monitor water levels and quality at breeding sites.
 -Create SPAs where breeding colonies exist.
 -Research its feeding and dispersal ecology.
 -Develop education campaigns for hunters.
 -Restore degraded wetlands used by the species.


Current status:
In the Mediterranean, it breeds in localised sites in suitable wetlands, mainly in Spain, France and Turkey, as well as in Italy. Breeding colonies are established at sites free from human disturbance and secure from terrestrial predators. Breeding is irregular with numbers fluctuating from one season to another. Substantial numbers also occur in Greece and Cyprus but do not breed. Mediterranean population seems to be separated from Asiatic populations, with minimal exchange and overlap in Libya and Egypt.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Urban development; habitat loss for tourism development; disturbance; hunting.

Status under international instruments:
Class A - African Convention on the Conservation and Natural Resources (1968).
Appendix II - Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 
(1979).
Appendix II - Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1979).
Annex I - European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds (79/409/EEC/1979).
European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of 
fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).
Listed in the AEWA Action Plan (Column B Category 2a)

Action Plan objectives and target:
To maintain healthy breeding populations.

Proposed action:
-Confer strictly protected status on the species.
-Prohibit all types of disturbance to breeding colonies.
-Monitor and warden breeding colonies.
-Create SPAs where breeding colonies exist.
-Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes of coastal and

infrastructure development near to known colonies.
-Restore wetlands where the species used to breed.


Current status:
The two subspecies of the endemic Mediterranean Shearwater have recently been given specific status and are now considered as two separate species, Balearic Shearwater Puffinus mauretanicus*** and Yelkouan Shearwater Puffinus yelkouan. As both species still appear in the Protocol as  one species they treated are  jointly below. The Balearic Shearwater breeds in the Balearic Islands while the Shearwater Yelkouan  breeds. The Tirrenian, Adriatic and Aegean Seas. Both are pelagic species, which breed on rocky islands and islets. The population of the Balearic Shearwater has been estimated at about 1750 pairs (2002 figures by Spanish Working Group on Balearic Shearwater), with that of the  yelkouan Shearwater at probably  less than 16,500 pairs. Some pairs probably breed along the North African coast. 

The Balearic Shearwater is classed as a critically threatened species by BirdLife International because of extreme risk of extinction in three generations (current decline over 7% annually).

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Lack of food resources; lack of protection of breeding colonies; predation by Rats Rattus, Yellow-legged Gulls Larus cachinnans, and possibly feral cats; disturbance; collection for food (at least until 1970s); some mortality from bycatch (nets); and possibly oil spills and chemical pollution of the sea.

Status under international instruments:
Appendix II 
-Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats (1979). European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).

Current Action Plans:
Species Action Plan for the Balearic Shearwater Puffinus mauretanicus in Europe prepared by BirdLife International on behalf of the European Commission (final draft December 1999).

A National Action Plan for the conservation of Puffinus maureticanus was adopted by the Spanish government in 1999.

Official Working Group in Spain (Ministry of Environment) to determine status and propose conservation actions for Puffinus maureticanus.

Action Plan objectives and target:
To halt the decline of the two species, to restore their numbers to former status and to increase the knowledge about their biology.

Proposed action:
- Inventory and map critical habitats supporting the colonies.
- Confer strictly protected status on the two species.
- Prohibit all types of disturbance to the breeding colonies, including the taking of eggs and young.
 - Monitor the population dynamics of the species and warden colonies.
 - Control and if possible eradicate rats and predators in the colonies affected by introduced mammals and prevent any further introduction of terrestrial mammals in       breeding colonies.
- Ensure the protection of the breeding habitat and create SPAs where breeding colonies exist. 
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- Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes of coastal and infrastructure development near to known colonies. 
- Promote adequate fishing practices, which take into account the conservation of the species. 
- Prevent oil spills and chemical pollution of the sea. 
- Undertake surveys of colonies and research on the conservation biology of the species. 
- Identify areas at sea important for the species. 
- Develop  an Action Plan to reduce mortality at sea especially from by-catch.


Current status:
Mediterranean population mainly along southern coastline and western basin, where the actual size is unknown. Quantitative data from the eastern Adriatic and eastern Mediterranean countries are lacking. Breeds in rivers and deltas, estuaries, lagoons and salinas.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Habitat loss; disturbance; predation; colony destruction.

Status under international instruments:
Appendix II -Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 
(1979).
Appendix II - Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1979).
Annex I - European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds (79/409/EEC/1979).
European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of 
fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).
Listed in the AEWA Action Plan (Column A Category 3/a).

Proposed action:
-Inventory and map critical habitats supporting the colonies, 
-Particularly in the eastern Adriatic and eastern Mediterranean countries where quantitative data are lacking. 
-Confer strictly protected status on the species.
-Prohibit all types of disturbance to the breeding colonies.
-Monitor and warden colonies under threat of disturbance.
-Create SPAs where breeding colonies exist.
-Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes of coastal and

infrastructure development near to known colonies.
-Establish population size and trends.
-Restore wetlands where the species is known to breed.


Current status:
In the Mediterranean, a small localised population (exact breeding population unknown but probably less than 4,000 pairs) of the endemic subspecies Sterna bengalensis emigrata breeds on two Libyan offshore islands. Occasional breeding has also been recorded in France, Greece, Italy and Spain.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Occasional disturbance by fishermen; probably predation by Yellow-legged Gull Larus cachinnans; and possibly oil pollution and toxic chemicals.

Status under international instruments:
Appendix II –
Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats 
(1979).
Appendix II – 
Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild 
Animals (1979).

Annex I
European Union Regulation laying down certain technical measures for the conservation of 
fishery resources in the Mediterranean (1626/94 (EC) 1994).
Listed in the AEWA Action Plan (Column A Category 1/c).

Action Plan objectives and target:
To maintain a healthy population and possibly to increase the population size.

Proposed action:
-Confer strictly protected status on the species.
-Prohibit all types of disturbance to breeding colonies, including the taking ofeggs and young.
 -Monitor and warden colonies, which may be under threat of disturbance.
 -Create SPAs where the species’ breeding colonies exist and prohibit access to 
known sites except for scientific purposes.
 -Investigate whether local fisheries impact on breeding success.
 -Prevent oil spills and chemical pollution of the sea.
 -Establish population size and trends.


Current status:
In the Mediterranean, a population of probably less then 3,000 pairs nests in colonies mainly in river deltas, on sandbanks and in salinas. Also migrates from elsewhere into the Mediterranean for wintering.

Current factors causing loss or decline:
Coastal development; disturbance by humans and animals; predation.

Status under international instruments:
Appendix II 
Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats
(1979).
Appendix II 
Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (1979).
Annex I 
European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds (79/409/EEC/1979).
Listed in the AEWA Action Plan (Column A Category 3a/3c).

Proposed action:
-Inventory and map critical habitats supporting the colonies, particularly in the 
eastern part of the Mediterranean, where breeding surveys are lacking.
 -Confer strictly protected status on the species.
 -Prohibit all types of disturbance to the breeding colonies.
 -Monitor and warden colonies under threat of disturbance.
 -Create SPAs where breeding colonies exist.
 -Plan, regulate and/or manage activities and processes of coastal and infrastructure development that impact on wetlands and other breeding habitats.
 -Restore wetlands where the species breeds.


