Welcome Back, Ambra!

Almost three years after her release, Ambra has returned to the Roman Coastal State Reserve with a splendid adult plumage. This is the same protected natural area she independently chose as her territory shortly after being freed, and to which she also returned last winter.

In this magnificent place — known for hosting fascinating species that are difficult to observe in our regions, such as the Saker Falcon, the Lesser Spotted Eagle, and the Osprey — birdwatchers and wildlife photographers, who now consider her “one of the locals,” have provided valuable information about this individual, including her diet, behavior, and habits..

Ambra is, in every respect, the first true success in the release of young Lanner Falcons. Thanks to the journey she has undertaken, it has been possible, year after year, to refine the procedures and identify the most effective method to help these animals achieve full independence in the wild.

Thanks to the information provided by GPS points, we know that Drusilla—released this year—also frequents the same areas, and that the two have almost certainly met. This clearly indicates that these individuals require the same environmental and trophic resources, increasing the likelihood that, over the years, released birds may encounter one another or the few remaining wild individuals.

Supporting the remaining Lanner Falcon population in Italy through the introduction of captive‑bred individuals—alongside all the actions implemented by the LIFE Lanner project to counter threats—is essential to halt the continuous and rapid decline of the species and to offer a chance to a raptor that, like many others, is struggling to adapt to the changes occurring on our planet.