Documenting Nature and Protecting Biodiversity 

Libya Bird Monitoring Platform – birds.ly

Across Libya, pioneering initiatives are emerging, celebrating knowledge, promoting environmental responsibility, and harnessing technology to connect people with the nature around them.

The Libya Bird Monitoring Platform is the country’s first digital reference dedicated to documenting and recording the biodiversity of birds. Established in collaboration with the Libyan Bird Society, it serves as an open-access resource for researchers, educators, and nature enthusiasts to explore bird species and their habitats across Libya.

The platform’s value goes beyond data preservation; it strengthens the community’s connection to the environment by offering interactive educational tools and inviting everyone to participate in environmental monitoring.

What Does the Platform Offer?

• Specialized Database: Documentation of over 350 species of Libyan birds, spanning diverse habitats and climates.
  
• Community Participation: Encouraging citizens to contribute their sightings and records within an open scientific framework.
  
• Educational and Awareness Content: Articles, maps, and trails highlighting the importance of birds in both local and global ecosystems.

Why Is This Initiative Important?

In the face of growing environmental challenges, community knowledge plays a crucial role in preserving biodiversity.

The Libya Bird Monitoring Platform raises environmental awareness especially among youth by simplifying ecological concepts and linking them to responsible daily practices.

It also supports scientific research, providing accurate data that helps identify potential new protected areas and develop environmental policies based on reliable information.

Impact in Numbers

• 357 bird species documented to date.
  
• Field contributions from observers across various Libyan cities.
  
• Scientific support for official environmental protection proposals.

How to Get Involved?

• Explore the platform: Visit birds.ly to discover bird species and migration maps.
  
• Integrate into education: Use the platform as a rich digital resource for schools and youth centers.
  
• Contribute to the community: Through volunteering, documenting sightings, or promoting environmental awareness.

To explore more of our environmental initiatives, you can visit our environmental initiatives page here.