Christopher Sands - Head of Communications, BirdLife Europe
On our cover is the magnificent Ulcinj Salina in southern Montenegro. Formerly, a productive salt works for the local community since 1935, it has also been a critical stopover for migratory birds making their bi-annual journeys north and south. However, since salt production was abruptly ended here in 2013, the salina site has been embroiled in a sorry saga of business intrigue and political machinations. Read...
Every year, thousands of birds grace the 15 km2 coastal wetlands of Ulcinj Salina, Montenegro. More than 250 different bird species nest, winter or roost here, including the beloved Greater flamingo. Though it is wetland of international importance, the site has not received the official protection status it deserves and desperately needs. For some time now, trouble has been brewing in paradise. 
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