Spot the Feathered Friends of Berlin: A Call for Citizen Ornithologists!
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Berliners urged bird watchers to tally sparrows and snowy owls within the city - Berlin residents advocated for a bird census
From the Peregrine Falcons soaring above Berlin's urban landscape to the vibrant orange-blue Kingfisher, the city is teeming with a variety of feathered beauties. Help us get a count on the diverse bird species we have and their numbers! The Nature Conservation Union Germany (NABU) and the Bavarian Nature Conservation Association LBV need your assistance. From May 9th to 11th, join the "Hour of Garden Birds" event and lend a hand in bird counting!
If you're counting in Berlin's city center, NABU suggests keeping an eye out for the chaffinch. This little fellow sports a red face and yellow wing stripes. Don't forget to jot down the more elusive redstarts, whose red tails flash when they sing, often spotted in the outskirts. And of course, don't overlook common species like sparrows or pigeons.
Last year, a whopping 36,000 birds graced Berlin's skies!
Here's how you can participate: Find a tranquil spot in your garden, park, or even from your window, and record the highest number of each species you spot within an hour. Submit your findings through the internet, an app, or good old-fashioned post. The nature conservation associations aim to gather insights into the current bird world trends that may complement official population figures. Last year, over 1,980 dedicated bird-watchers contributed, resulting in the impressive 36,000 bird count.
Berlin's NABU groups warmly welcome you to join their excursions during the counting weekend. Join the Lichtenberg district group on May 11th, 9:00 AM, in the Wartenberger field area. For younger bird enthusiasts, there's a family-friendly session on May 10th, 2:00 PM, in the Rummelsburger Bucht.
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While the enrichment data doesn't specify bird species seen in Berlin, the city boasts a rich birdlife, with nearby regions hosting Common Cranes, Ospreys, Black Kites, and Western Marsh Harriers[1]. To delve deeper into Berlin's avian population, consider reaching out to local birding groups or participating organizations that partake in bird counts and surveys.
For bird photography enthusiasts and those fascinated by bird behavior, you can capture stunning images and insights in nearby areas with specialized equipment[2]. Live birdcams also offer an engaging window into bird life worldwide[3].
For more precise data on the bird species counted during the "Hour of Garden Birds" event in Berlin, reach out to your local environmental or birding organizations directly. Happy counting!
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- To support the community's understanding of the avian life in Berlin, vocational training programs could be organized to educate citizens on identifying various bird species, contributing to the lifestyle of mutual respect and care towards nature at home and in the garden.
- To comply with the community policy and the ongoing work of the Nature Conservation Union Germany (NABU) and the Bavarian Nature Conservation Association LBV in protecting and studying Berlin's diverse bird species, vocational training in ornithology could be implemented, capitalizing on the recent enthusiasm and growing knowledge among citizen ornithologists.
