Weather In Bulgaria On April 30: Cloudy with Rain and Thunderstorms Expected
Over the next 24 hours, much of the country will experience significant cloudiness, accompanied by widespread rain in Central and Eastern Bulgaria
The number of the most widespread birds in Bulgaria has decreased with 21 % over the past eight years.
However the diversity of birds remains broad, with 70 % of all kinds of birds inhabiting Europe found in Bulgaria, private bTV station reports.
Out of the 420 kinds of birds that can be found in Bulgaria, 26 of them are world endangered species.
The felling of trees, the ploughing of grass areas and the excessive use of pesticides are only part of the reasons leading to the declining number of birds.
According to data of the Bulgarian Society for Protection of Birds, the population of European goldfinch has decreased by 65 %, that of the common quail with 64 %, the sparrow with 50 %.
Even Bulgaria's capital boasts with a rich diversity with as many as 220 kinds of birds to be found in Sofia alone.
Among Bulgaria's most endangered bird species is the Egyptian vulture, which is also the fastest declining species in Europe.
Other endangered species include the Eastern imperial eagle, with only 26 couples remaining, the Dalmatian pelican and the red-breasted goose, which is among the world's most rare species.
The second most important migratory route in Europe – Via Pontica, used by birds on their way to Africa, passes over Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.
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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
A fierce hailstorm wreaked havoc across south-eastern Bulgaria, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake
Overnight, cloud cover will disperse and decrease to mostly clear skies across the western half of the country, while rain will persist in the eastern regions
Over the next 24 hours, a cold front will move across the country, bringing mostly cloudy skies and widespread rain
During the night, showers are expected in some areas, primarily in the western and northern regions, while the rest of the country will experience clearing skies
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