Ugo Mellone
@ugomellone.bsky.social
Freelance environmental photojournalist (National Geographic, GEO, Nature, BBC Wildlife, El País...). PhD in Zoology. Bird migration nerd. Co-founder of Mediterranean Raptor Migration Network (MEDRAPTORS). And, first of all, naturalist.
www.wildphoto.it
www.wildphoto.it
Although I am no longer formally part of the academic world, I still find deep joy in the simplest form of research: observing nature, asking questions, and trying to answer them by collecting data in the field.
@ornithologiki.bsky.social
@antikytherabirdobs.bsky.social
@ornithologiki.bsky.social
@antikytherabirdobs.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Although I am no longer formally part of the academic world, I still find deep joy in the simplest form of research: observing nature, asking questions, and trying to answer them by collecting data in the field.
@ornithologiki.bsky.social
@antikytherabirdobs.bsky.social
@ornithologiki.bsky.social
@antikytherabirdobs.bsky.social
Fortunately, plans to construct a windfarm in this region were rejected in April 2025, potentially thanks to lobbying efforts by @ornithologiki.bsky.social, supported by data from this study. Hopefully, a long-term monitoring programme will be established.
June 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Fortunately, plans to construct a windfarm in this region were rejected in April 2025, potentially thanks to lobbying efforts by @ornithologiki.bsky.social, supported by data from this study. Hopefully, a long-term monitoring programme will be established.
We counted almost 12K raptors, but with full-season coverage, the number could exceed 15K. These data highlight Akritas as the third most important hotspot for raptors crossing the Med, after Gibraltar and Messina. They are mostly honey buzzards, coming from Eastern Europe
June 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
We counted almost 12K raptors, but with full-season coverage, the number could exceed 15K. These data highlight Akritas as the third most important hotspot for raptors crossing the Med, after Gibraltar and Messina. They are mostly honey buzzards, coming from Eastern Europe
It is remarkable that, in a region as heavily studied as the Mediterranean, it is still possible to discover places were a "raptor river" takes place
tinyurl.com/mu77m7hc
Mellone et al. 2025. Akritas Cape: a new raptor migration hot spot in the Balkans. Bird Conservation International
tinyurl.com/mu77m7hc
Mellone et al. 2025. Akritas Cape: a new raptor migration hot spot in the Balkans. Bird Conservation International
June 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
It is remarkable that, in a region as heavily studied as the Mediterranean, it is still possible to discover places were a "raptor river" takes place
tinyurl.com/mu77m7hc
Mellone et al. 2025. Akritas Cape: a new raptor migration hot spot in the Balkans. Bird Conservation International
tinyurl.com/mu77m7hc
Mellone et al. 2025. Akritas Cape: a new raptor migration hot spot in the Balkans. Bird Conservation International
In his own words: "It is valuable that so many people can see these animals in an urban environment. This raises awareness about the importance of biodiversity and how engaging with it can enhance our well-being."
March 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
In his own words: "It is valuable that so many people can see these animals in an urban environment. This raises awareness about the importance of biodiversity and how engaging with it can enhance our well-being."
Jose María also wrote the main texts for my book about the biodiversity of the Sahara Desert and its conservation challenges, published in partnership with
@saharaconservation.bsky.social
wildphoto.it/sahara-book
@saharaconservation.bsky.social
wildphoto.it/sahara-book
February 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Jose María also wrote the main texts for my book about the biodiversity of the Sahara Desert and its conservation challenges, published in partnership with
@saharaconservation.bsky.social
wildphoto.it/sahara-book
@saharaconservation.bsky.social
wildphoto.it/sahara-book
The Cuvier's gazelle is among the last ungulate species remaining in this region of the Sahara. I took this picture leaving a solar powered mirrorless camera trap during 10 weeks. Gazelles passed by just 4 times, triggering this shot just the day before I removed the system!
February 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The Cuvier's gazelle is among the last ungulate species remaining in this region of the Sahara. I took this picture leaving a solar powered mirrorless camera trap during 10 weeks. Gazelles passed by just 4 times, triggering this shot just the day before I removed the system!
It showcases animals and plants from a wide variety of habitats in Italy, especially Mediterranean ones. This exhibition is designed to raise awareness among a wide public, especially younger generations, inspiring passion, respect, and curiosity for biodiversity.
February 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
It showcases animals and plants from a wide variety of habitats in Italy, especially Mediterranean ones. This exhibition is designed to raise awareness among a wide public, especially younger generations, inspiring passion, respect, and curiosity for biodiversity.
The exhibition "Il paese della biodiversità" was inaugurated in January in Rome, organised by NatGeo Italy, CNR and NBFC in collaboration with. It features 50 photographs by "The Wild Line" team (Marco Colombo, Bruno D'Amicis, and myself: www.the-wildline.com).
February 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
The exhibition "Il paese della biodiversità" was inaugurated in January in Rome, organised by NatGeo Italy, CNR and NBFC in collaboration with. It features 50 photographs by "The Wild Line" team (Marco Colombo, Bruno D'Amicis, and myself: www.the-wildline.com).