Athens
10
04
2023
Wild birds released in Hymettos by members of ANIMA
Members of the Hellenic wildlife protection and care association "ANIMA" were on Saturday (8/4) in Ymittos, where they released wild birds, after a period of rescue, intensive care, and treatment.
Beautiful owl set free. (© APE-ME/GIORGOS VITSARAS)
Members of the Hellenic wildlife protection and care association "ANIMA" were on Saturday (8/4) in Ymittos, where they released wild birds, after a period of rescue, intensive care, and treatment.
A total of 6 harriers, 2 rock kestrels, 1 tawny owl, 1 owl, 1 tsetse and 1 eagle (6 γερακίνες, 2 βραχοκιρκίνεζα, 1 κουκουβάγια τυτώ, 1 μπούφος, 1 τσίφτης & 1 γερακαετός) were released.
During 18 years (2005-2022), ANIMA has treated more than 60,000 wild animals from all over Greece, with most coming from Attica.
One of the wild birds was also released by the president of the ANIMA wildlife protection and care association, Maria Ganoti.
