Rare Bird from Hungary Found in Northern Cyprus

A rare visitor was spotted at the bird ringing station on the Karpas Peninsula: a Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla), which had been ringed in Szomor, Hungary.

The discovery of this unusual bird in the area was reported by the Tashkent Nature Reserve.

"This small but strong migrant traveled over a thousand kilometers to reach our station," staff members at the reserve said.

The reserve emphasized that this event "further highlights the scientific value of bird ringing studies and the importance of international collaboration." The sighting of the migratory bird from Hungary in Northern Cyprus is a direct result of "ongoing and regular bird ringing activities at the station on the Karpas Peninsula."

"Each ringed bird helps us better understand migration routes, behavior, and habitats. Let’s not forget that nature is a system without boundaries. The work done at one station can provide insights into global conservation efforts," the reserve stated.

It’s worth mentioning that the first bird ringing station in Cyprus was established in early October in the Karpas region. It was opened by staff from the Tashkent Nature Reserve specifically for World Migratory Bird Day.

By the end of October, the station had successfully ringed 500 birds from 27 different species. The 500th bird was a Small Flycatcher (Ficedula parva), one of the rare species on Cyprus. By mid-November, the number of ringed birds had reached 1,000.