The Events of the 1st Adriatic Flyway Conference

There will be five different types of event at Adriatic Flyway 2009: opening, plenary presentation, workshops, bird watching, exhibition stands and side excursions.

Opening

The opening event will provide an overview of the importance of the Adriatic Flyway and be dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Iron Curtain.

Plenary

The plenary presentation will demonstrate the importance of flyway management and link the Adriatic Flyway to other areas along the Central European migration corridors. We will also refer to important topics related to bird migration and nature tourism.

Workshops

A series of theme-based workshops will strengthen regional cooperation and the exchange of information. Posters and short contributions are welcome. Topics are:

1) birds of prey and day migration,

2) wetlands as stop over sites for water fowl,

3) ringing recoveries

4) opportunities for nature based tourism.

Market Place and Posters

During the conference, contributors and delegates will be provided with a venue for the sale or exchange of goods and services. Other organisations are also welcome to display their work.

Excursions

A pre-conference excursion program will offer a unique opportunity to experience the cultural and natural heritage along the Eastern Adriatic Coast and its hinterland in Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia.

The last day of the conference will be used to visit Lake Skadar and the Bojana-Buna Delta in Albania.

During the conference excursions are offered to sites in the near environment of Ulcinj as Solana Ulcinj, Velika Plaza, Sasko Jezero and Ada Bojana.

Additional guided bird watching excursions are possible before, after and throughout the conference.