Join the Bird-Counting Extravaganza in Berlin!
Encouraging Berlin's Residents: Take Part in the City's Bird Census - Berliners urge for bird census participation
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Get ready to put on your bird-watching hat, Berliners! This spring, the Nature Conservation Union Germany (NABU) and the Bavarian Nature Conservation Association LBV are inviting you to join their thrilling bird-counting event, "Hour of Garden Birds", happening from May 9 to 11. With a multitude of feathered friends inhabiting our bustling metropolis, from the majestic peregrine falcon to the bright blue-and-orange kingfisher, it's time to discover just how diverse our avian population is!
Swiftly Skimming Through the Facts- Berlin’s urban landscape is home to a variety of bird species, from the common pigeon to the more exotic kingfisher.- Last year, dedicated bird enthusiasts counted an astounding 36,000 birds throughout the city!- Not sure where to start? NABU Berlin suggests keeping an eye out for the chaffinch, whose vibrant red face and yellow wing stripes (or bramblings, as they're fondly called) make them easy to spot. In the city outskirts, the redstart's unique red tail and melodious song make it a must-see.
Gratefully Grabbing the GoodsNot all the juicy bird-watching deets are on Google, but we've found that eBird is a pretty awesome resource for learning about bird species across Europe. However, to get the low-down on Berlin's specific bird counts and species, hit up NABU's website or give them a ring. Counting birds might sound simple, but it's a key tool in tracking local biodiversity and keeping tabs on nature conservation efforts.
Savvy SuggestionsIf you're new to the bird-watching scene and feel a bit lost, worry not! NABU's local Berlin groups are rolling out excursions during the counting weekend. On May 11 at 9:00 AM, head to the Wartenberger field in Lichtenberg, and on May 10 at 2:00 PM, bring the kids along for a family-friendly bird-spotting session in Rummelsburger Bucht.
Now, get out there and become a bona fide bird-sleuth! Let's make this year's Hour of Garden Birds event bigger and birdier than ever!
- The 'Hour of Garden Birds' event, happening in Berlin, encourages all Berliners to join in and discover the vast variety of bird species living in their city, such as the peregrine falcon and the chaffinch.
- To enhance their knowledge about bird species across Europe, bird-watchers can use resources like eBird, but for specific information about Berlin's bird counts and species, they should visit NABU's website or contact them directly.
- As part of their community policy, NABU Berlin offers excursions for new bird-watchers during the 'Hour of Garden Birds' event, including tours at the Wartenberger field in Lichtenberg and a family-friendly bird-spotting session in Rummelsburger Bucht.
- To get a chance to observe the elusive redstart and its distinctive red tail in the city outskirts, enthusiasts can participate in the 'Hour of Garden Birds' event, contributing to supplementing our understanding of the city's bird population and supporting its conservation efforts.
