Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Healed kestrels and buzzards were released into the wild

Photo: BTA

Ten common kestrels and two common buzzards were released near the Kremikovtsi Monastery. "We released birds that were either healed or hatched from pairs that can no longer survive in the wild", said Hristina Klisurova from the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Breeding Center of Green Balkans.

Since the beginning of the year, over 60 white storks and more than 20 kestrels have been released from the rescue center. Swallows and swifts are also released on a daily basis. "We also released 12 saker falcons hatched here, as well as nocturnal birds of prey like owls, pygmy owls and Eurasian scops owls", added Hristina Klisurova.

Last year, Green Balkans’ rescue center admitted a total of 2,595 animals, the highest number in the center's 28-year history. 47% of them were released back into the wild.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Pazardzhik – the contemporary face of an ancient town

A delightful town, Pazardzhik, lies just 37 kms. from Bulgaria’s second biggest city, Plovdiv, and about 100 kms. to the Southeast of the country’s capital Sofia. The favourable geographical location of this ancient town is the reason why important..

updated on 6/23/25 11:30 AM

International Day of Yoga – harmony and health in 40 Bulgarian cites and towns

On June 21 the world will have a reason to unite and humble itself. We can find it in the International Day of Yoga – the ancient practice and teaching that focuses on the unity of body, mind and spirit. The United Nations officially..

published on 6/21/25 4:55 AM

The drinking establishments – disappearing cultural centers of Sofia

Many books have been written about the Bulgarian capital, telling about both its remarkable history from antiquity to the present day and the memories of various travellers who visited the city. An important place among them is..

published on 6/20/25 12:30 PM