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Today marks the joyous celebration of Easter, one of the most significant holidays in the Orthodox Christian calendar.
The first new breeding pair of steppe Saker falcons has arrived in Bulgaria Monday as the efforts start to reintroduce this rare species in the Balkan country.
The project for the resettlement of steppe Saker falcons in Bulgaria is being carried out by the is "Zeleni Balkani", i.e. "Green Balkans", NGO and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
The steppe Saker falcon is a big, strong bird of prey with large feet and pointed wings. It is larger than the peregrine falcon, and has a very wide wingspan for its size. The species originated in southeast Europe and Asia.
There figures for the worldwide population of Saker falcons are approximate, but it is believed that there are only 1 000 pairs of these birds left in Russia, and as little as 130 pairs in Europe.
Prior to the 1930's, the steppe Saker Falcons were common and widely distributed in Bulgaria,
especially in open hilly areas and Danube River valley.Since 2000, however, the population estimates vary between 2 and 15 breeding pairs.
Scientists say the decline of the steppe Saker is caused by the regional extinction of their preferred prey.
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As Bulgaria transitions into May, meteorologists predict a rollercoaster of temperatures, ranging from autumnal lows to summery highs across the country.
As May 1 dawns, Bulgarians can expect a diverse array of weather conditions across the country, ranging from sunny skies to thunderstorms and snowfall in the mountains
Bird lovers from across Bulgaria participated in the eighth annual "Let’s Count the Sparrows” campaign organized by the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds on April 27.
Over the next 24 hours, much of the country will experience significant cloudiness, accompanied by widespread rain in Central and Eastern Bulgaria
According to the latest forecast from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), Western Bulgaria is set to bask in sunshine today, while the eastern regions brace for clouds and rain
During the night, expect mostly clear skies with scattered high clouds, bringing generally calm weather with temperatures ranging between 5°C and 10°C, around 5°C in Sofia
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