The association is participating in the “Regional Workshop on Coastal Wetlands in the Arabian Peninsula” in Amman
The Kuwait Environment Protection Society emphasized “the importance of regional cooperation and the exchange of expertise among the countries of the region in order to protect coastal wetlands and preserve their natural resources.” This came during its participation in the “Regional Workshop for Assessing the Status of Coastal Wetlands in the Arabian Peninsula,” which was organized over two days by BirdLife International – Middle East in Amman, under the patronage of the Minister of […]
The Association: Water and Birds in Kuwait... A Relationship of Life and Reproduction
The Kuwait Environment Protection Society affirmed that “water in Kuwait, despite its scarcity, constitutes the lifeblood of natural life and plays a pivotal role in preserving biodiversity, especially birds.” It noted that “groundwater, rainfall, and sewage projects are not merely human resources, but rather a lifeline benefiting both resident and migratory birds. Hence, the importance of conservation emerges […]”
The society participates in the global meeting of BirdLife International partners for birds
The Kuwait Environment Protection Society, as a national partner, participated in a meeting that included 15 speakers from around the world, including global experts and local and national partners of BirdLife International, to discuss “Establishing a Coordination Group for the Eastern Part of the African-Eurasian Migratory Bird Flyway.” Dr. Wajdan Al-Aqab, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, represented the Society at the meeting. Dr. Al-Aqab commented on […]
The association calls for community awareness to protect the rare "sand cat".
The Kuwait Environment Protection Society commented on the sighting of the rare sand cat by Talal Al-Muwaizri, a member of its bird monitoring and protection team, stating that “protecting this creature requires community awareness, respect for the environment, and support for research and environmental monitoring efforts. Every habitat preserved, every law enforced, and every violator deterred is a step towards preserving this natural treasure that lives among us, unseen […]
The association tracks migratory birds in Turkey
The Kuwait Environment Protection Society, represented by birdwatcher Athari Buhamad, a member of its bird monitoring and protection team, participated in a bird photography and observation trip to the Republic of Turkey. The trip included local and Gulf observers and was supervised by bird guide and observer Omar Al-Turki. Athari Buhamad stated, “The trip lasted six days and covered various areas in Bursa Province, including mountainous and coastal regions […]”
Ocean birds visit Kuwait
A team of Kuwaiti and international observers successfully spotted rare species of ocean birds during a sea voyage in Kuwaiti waters, including the short-tailed shearwater, a rare ocean bird in the region. The observation team consisted of Mohammed Al-Hadheena, a member of the bird monitoring and protection team of the Kuwait Environment Protection Society, and observers Abdulrahman […]
The association: “The Spotted Flycatcher” is number 420 for birds of Kuwait
The Kuwait Environment Protection Society noted that “in an event considered a milestone in the history of Kuwaiti wildlife, a group of observers were able to document the first sighting of the Pied Flycatcher on Kuwaiti soil, during this year’s spring migration season. This discovery adds to the list of birds recorded in the country, bringing the total number to 420 species.“.
The spring migration adorns the country's skies with the most beautiful display of its migrating birds.
Bird migration is one of the most amazing natural phenomena, reflecting their ability to adapt to their environment. Spring migration begins in mid-February and lasts until late May, and during this period, birds are at their most beautiful, displaying their full colors. This was stated by Talal Al-Muwaizri, a member of the bird monitoring and protection team at the Kuwait Environment Protection Society, in his comments on the spring bird migration.
“"Birds of Kuwait" chirp in welcome to the association's members
During a field trip conducted by the bird monitoring and protection team of the Kuwait Environment Protection Society at the Kabd Reserve, affiliated with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, team members Talal Al-Muwaizri, Mohammed Al-Hadina, and Adhari Buhamad, along with team leader Mohammed Shah, and accompanied by the head of the Society's photography and documentation team, Samira Al-Khalifa, were able to observe several birds.