#OSMEregion Late spring is the time when non-breeding younger raptors can be seen slowly cruise around in their areas of origin. Such as a place is biodiverse Azerbaijan, where OSME-member Abdin Abbasov snapped this awesome photo today May 13th. A Steppe Eagle and an Egyptian Vulture, both subadults, soaring together over the Baku-Shamakhi highway. Both these majestic raptors are on the IUCN Red List and subject to several OSME-funded conservation efforts. See for example the work of the Central Asian Vultures project. And we do look forward to hear more soon about the recent Global Action Plan conference in Kazakhstan to save the Steppe Eagle! (fb)

Pure joy to follow photos and stories from the activities and celebrations all over the #OSMEregion as the World Migratory Bird Day took place. One place that is seeing lots of inspiring events and public outreach is the little birding community at Aswan, in the Nile Valley in southernmost Egypt. Here, an increasing network of stakeholders manage to activate and engage schools, kids, volunteers and other enthusiasts into the world of birds. OSME has supported several Bird Camps here over the recent years and look forward to follow it onwards. Excellent work all involved! (fb)