Introduction and Misidentification The “Blue Finch of Cyprus” presents an interesting case of ornithological misidentification. No endemic or native bird species officially carries this exact common name on the island.…
The Iran Conflict and Cyprus The Iran Conflict: Tensions flared across the Middle East this weekend, but the Republic of Cyprus received crucial reassurance from its ally, the United Kingdom.…
A Master Fisher Arrives The Pied Kingfisher of Cyprus: A striking black and white bird hovers suspended above the water, a living kite against the blue sky. Its beak points…
A Remarkable Genus of Hardy Plants The wild Thymelaea Hirsuta, commonly known as sparrow-worts, comprises a fascinating group of plants adapted to diverse environments. They thrive in habitats ranging from…
A Ghost of the Meadow The Lesser Butterfly Orchid: As dusk falls across damp meadows and heath lands, a subtle transformation begins. Among the grasses, a slender spike of pale…
A Jewel of Rocky Coasts and Mountains The Blue Rock Thrush (Monticola solitarius) is a stunning bird. It brings a splash of vibrant colour to rugged and inaccessible landscapes. It…
A Misunderstood Name for a Majestic Raptor The Bonelli’s Eagle: The term “Eagle Hawk” does not refer to a separate species in Cyprus but rather describes the remarkable Bonelli’s Eagle…
A Thistle with a Holy Legend The Milk Thistle flower (Silybum marianum) stands as one of the most striking and useful wild plants of the Cypriot countryside. Cypriots know it…
A Large and Vocal Thrush The Mistle Thrush Tsichla is a bird species belonging to the thrush family (Tsichla). In Cyprus is also known by the name Tsartsara or Gerakotsichla.…
A Heron with Unique Behaviour The Cattle Egret-Γελαδάρης ranks among the most recognisable heron species in Cyprus. This bird stands out for its close relationship with livestock animals such as…
