Small Grant Fund final project report on rare forest bird species and Collared Sand Martin colonies in Serbia
June 5, 2026
The results of the latest completed Small Grant Fund project from Serbia are in! Thanks to our support, the Bird Protection and Study Society of Serbia (BPSSS) has collected invaluable data that will enrich the upcoming Atlas of Breeding Birds of Serbia. The project primarily conducted surveys of poorly known forest birds and the first census of Collared Sand Martin colonies in Serbia. Based on sampling effort and encounter rates, the Collared Flycatcher was the only target species classified as widespread and “common”. At the same time, Red-breasted Flycatcher, Wood Warbler, and Semi-collared Flycatcher remain highly rare, localised, and sporadic breeding species within Serbia. Unfortunately, the survey has confirmed a significant long-term decline in the Collared Sand Martin population.
