Bird species and observations at Mavronero Farm, highlighting their characteristics, habitats, and ecological roles.
Supporting biodiversity sometimes begins with a simple wooden box placed in the right location. During the summer of 2026, we were delighted to observe a Little Owl (Athene noctua) occupying one of the nest boxes installed on a mature pine tree at the Big Farm. After quietly watching the nest box, the owl appeared at … Read more
Species of the Month – August 2026 Acoustic monitoring at Mavronero provides continuous insight into local bird activity. Each month, we analyse detection data to better understand species presence, behavioural intensity and ecological patterns. During the period 18/08/2026 – 25/08/2026, the most actively detected species (excluding those previously featured in this series) was: Sardinian Warbler … Read more
Species of the Month – July 2026 Acoustic monitoring at Mavronero provides continuous insight into local bird activity. Each month, we analyse detection data to better understand species presence, behavioural intensity and ecological patterns. During the period 20/07/2026 – 27/07/2026, the most actively detected species among those not previously featured in our monitoring series was: … Read more
Species of the Month – June 2026 Acoustic monitoring at Mavronero provides continuous insight into local bird activity. Each month, we analyse detection data to better understand species presence, behavioural intensity and ecological patterns. During the period 15/06/2026 – 22/06/2026, the most actively detected species among those not previously featured in our monitoring series was: … Read more
Swallows regularly nest around the Mavronero farmhouse during the spring and early summer breeding season. These migratory birds are closely associated with open agricultural landscapes, traditional rural buildings, and environments where insect populations remain active throughout warmer seasonal periods. At Mavronero, two swallow nests developed around the farmhouse structure during the nesting season. Adult birds … Read more
Species of the Month – May 2026 Acoustic monitoring at Mavronero provides continuous insight into local bird activity. Each month, we analyse detection data to better understand species presence, behavioural intensity and ecological patterns. During the period 13/05/2026 – 20/05/2026, the most actively detected species was: Laughing Dove (Streptopelia senegalensis): 5,559 detections recorded within 7 … Read more
Species of the Month – April 2026 Acoustic monitoring at Mavronero provides continuous insight into local bird activity. Each month, we analyse detection data to better understand species presence, behavioural intensity and ecological patterns. During the period 12/04/2026 – 19/04/2026, the most actively detected species was: Cetti’s Warbler (Cettia cetti): 4.003 detections recorded within 7 … Read more
Species of the Month – March 2026 Acoustic monitoring at Mavronero provides continuous, non-invasive insight into local bird activity. Each month, detection data is analysed to better understand species presence, behavioural intensity and ecological patterns within the monitored area. During the period 22/03/2026 – 27/03/2026, the most actively detected species was: Eurasian Scops-Owl (Otus scops) … Read more
Species of the Month – February 2026 Acoustic monitoring at Mavronero provides continuous, non-invasive insight into local bird activity. Each month, detection data is analysed to better understand species presence, behavioural intensity and ecological patterns within the monitored area. During the past seven days (as of 25/02/2026), the most actively detected species was: House Sparrow … Read more
How Mavronero monitors birdlife through sound Turning sound into conservation At Mavronero, protecting biodiversity starts with understanding it. As part of this commitment, the area is equipped with an acoustic monitoring system connected to the global bird sound detection network of BirdWeather. This makes Mavronero the only location in Cyprus where birdlife is continuously monitored … Read more
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