Overhead power lines to us, humans, are a symbol of necessary infrastructure. But for the globally threatened Great Bustard, collisions with power lines can be fatal.
Pioneering conservation measures in Romania
applied in Salonta, for Great Bustards_51855bac5d_1920x1080.jpg)
Great Bustards
in autumn, in Salonta
A drove of bustards
on an oilseed rape field, in autumn_4f046b266e_1920x1080.jpg)
Grassland in Salonta
in October
Great Bustards
in wintertime, in Salonta
Flying bustards
in winter, in Salonta
Great Bustard Winter Census | 2022
Salonta, Romania
Looking for bustards
in the breeding season
Grassland
Salonta in early morning light
Great Bustard habitat
springtime, in Salonta
A male Great Bustard
feeding on rapeseed among roe deer, in Salonta
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The Nature Corner: Natural Treasures in the Corners of Two Countries
Our project, "Conservation, protection and promotion of the natural values from the Salonta-Békéscsaba crossborder area, ROHU-14 - The Nature Corner" aims at increasing the conservation status of the local natural heritage, and promoting natural assets in an integrated way. Cooperation between municipalities (Salonta, Romania and Békés, Hungary) and non-governmental organizations (Milvus Transylvania Vest, Romania and Körösök Völgye Natúrpark, Hungary) is the foundation of the project, and we focus on: nature conservation, tourism, education, and raising awareness.
Latest articles
Pioneering conservation measures in Romania applied in Salonta, Romania, for Great Bustards
18 June 2022 LatestOverhead power lines to us, humans, are a symbol of necessary infrastructure. But for the globally threatened Great Bustard, collisions with power lines can be fatal.
A newly renovated visitor centre awaits its guests in Békés, Hungary
14 June 2022 LatestBékés City Hall modernised its Békés-Dánfok Visitor Centre and has officially opened its doors during a conference to mark the closing of the project activities.
Great Bustard Winter Census 2022 | Salonta, Romania
20 January 2022 LatestEven though we had to wait for the fog to lift to be able to see them, it was worthwhile. We are pleased to inform you that Sunday, 16 January, we registered 37 Great Bustards near Salonta.
Great Bustard Opening Exhibition
Graduate students from Partium Christian University of Oradea show their support for the Great Bustards of Salonta through their artwork.
Organiser: Primăria Municipiului Salonta Salonta
10 May 2021
"Nature without borders" competition: the winners' announcement
We congratulate each and every pupil who participated in our competition and we invite all the final contestants in a virtual awards ceremony.
Organiser: Asociația Milvus Transilvania Vest online
17 Dec 2020
„Nature without borders” pupils’ competition – final round (16/11/2020)
Through our competition, the pupils from Bihor County had the opportunity to get closer to the Great Bustard and nature by developing their logical thinking skills, teamwork and creativity.
Organiser: Asociația Milvus Transilvania Vest Oradea, RO
16 Nov 2020
The Great Bustard in Romania
A timeline on the status of the Great Bustard on the territory of today’s RomaniaLatest articles
18 June 2022
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Pioneering conservation measures in Romania applied in Salonta, Romania, for Great Bustards
14 June 2022
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A newly renovated visitor centre awaits its guests in Békés, Hungary
Békés City Hall modernised its Békés-Dánfok Visitor Centre and has officially opened its doors during a conference to mark the closing of the project activities.
20 January 2022
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Great Bustard Winter Census 2022 | Salonta, Romania
Even though we had to wait for the fog to lift to be able to see them, it was worthwhile. We are pleased to inform you that Sunday, 16 January, we registered 37 Great Bustards near Salonta.