Limassol fire: Time for answers regarding the return of the eagles

The devastating fire that struck Limassol last July significantly impacted the local fauna, particularly affecting the protected Bonelli's eagle. The Game and Fauna Service is closely monitoring the region to determine if eagle pairs will return to their nesting sites during the current breeding season. Experts have already initiated seeding projects and restored water supply infrastructure to support the surviving wildlife. While the survival of one pair has been confirmed via transmitter, the fate of others remains uncertain due to the total destruction of vegetation and nesting trees. Beyond large predators, massive losses were recorded among smaller game, reptiles, and small mammals that could not escape the flames. The emergence of new green vegetation will be a decisive factor in determining if further ecosystem restoration measures are necessary.