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Conservation Challenges of Dalmatian Pelicans in Divjaka-Karavasta National Park

This research discusses threats faced by Dalmatian pelicans, such as illegal hunting, trading of young birds, nesting disturbances, and competition for food. The study presents methodologies used for data collection and monitoring the population, emphasizing the need for sustainable solutions to protect the species.

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Conservation Challenges of Dalmatian Pelicans in Divjaka-Karavasta National Park

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  1. THE DALMATIAN PELICAN IN THE DIVJAKA-KARAVASTA NATIONAL PARK AND THE IMPACT OF TROPHIC COMPONENT IN ITS COLONY MSC. ANNI (KOCI) KALLFA; DR. TAULANT BINO UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA, ALBANIA BALWOIS CONFERENCE, MAY 2010. Kallfa, A. Bino, T.

  2. Problems with pelican population • Killing of individuals due to illegal hunting • Trading of young birds • Destruction of nests and continuous disturbance of the nesting colony • Destruction of hydrological regime and degradation of habitats for feeding and reproduction • Competing with fishermen and inhabitants of the area for food (fish, etc.) BALWOIS CONFERENCE, MAY 2010. Kallfa, A. Bino, T.

  3. Methodology • Yearly site visits mid-April to mid-June • Counting of eggs • Collection and inspection of “vomit” samples of small individuals • Collection of data on annual fish catch by the fishermen (cooperative) on eel (Anguilla anguilla), mullet (Mugil spp.), gobius (Gobius bucchichi), garfish (Belone belone), sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and crab (Carcinus aestuari). • Collection on data on preferred measurements as follows: BALWOIS CONFERENCE, MAY 2010. Kallfa, A. Bino, T.

  4. BALWOIS CONFERENCE, MAY 2010. Kallfa, A. Bino, T.

  5. Results BALWOIS CONFERENCE, MAY 2010. Kallfa, A. Bino, T.

  6. Discussion and recommendations • overexploitation of fish resources causes a decrease in fish population, despite the difference in preference for dimensions between pelicans and the fishermen • maintenance of communication between the lagoon and the sea is a priority and may be achieved through the continuous dredging of the three main channels connecting the Karavasta lagoon to the sea. BALWOIS CONFERENCE, MAY 2010. Kallfa, A. Bino, T.

  7. THANK YOU BALWOIS CONFERENCE, MAY 2010. Kallfa, A. Bino, T.

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