Time to Spot Feathered Friends! Garden Bird Count with NABU and LBV
Moment with Feathered Neighbors: Garden Avians in Action - "Bird Census in the Garden Hour"
Wondering who's chirping in your garden or park? The Nature Conservation Union Germany (NABU) and the Bavarian Nature Conservation Association LBV are on a mission to find out! They're inviting folks like you to join their annual event, the "Hour of Garden Birds," from May 9 to 11. Grab your binoculars and get ready to count birds!
Common bird species we all know and love, like blue tits, finches, robins, and sparrows, are the stars of the show, according to NABU. And who knows, you might just spot the "Bird of the Year" 2025, the redstart, according to LBV biologist Angelika Nelson! These wings of red are on the hunt for insects in our very own gardens.
Here's how it works: during the specified period, you simply observe the birds right outside your abode for one whole hour. Note down the highest number of each bird species you see at once, then share your findings via the internet, an app, or good old-fashioned post. The conservation associations hope the insights gathered from this collective effort will fill in gaps in official population trends.
Don't forget to join the "Hour of Garden Birds"
- Feathered Friends
- Nature Conservation Union Germany
- Robin Redbreast
- NABU
- Hilpoltstein
- Berlin
- LBV
So, put on your detective hats and get ready to contribute to nature conservation! At the end of this bird-watching adventure, you'll not only become a citizen scientist but will also have a better appreciation for the feathered creatures right in your backyard. Happy birding!
- The "Hour of Garden Birds" event, organized by the Nature Conservation Union Germany (NABU) and the Bavarian Nature Conservation Association LBV, invites individuals to count birds in their gardens or parks from May 9 to 11.
- During this event, participants should observe and record the highest number of each bird species they see in a hour, then share their data to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of bird populations.
- Common bird species such as blue tits, finches, robins, and sparrows are expected to be seen, and there's even a chance of spotting the "Bird of the Year" 2025, the redstart, according to LBV biologist Angelika Nelson.
- As you join this citizen science initiative, you'll not only engage in environmental protection but also cultivate a deeper connection with the "Feathered Friends" in your local community, and potentially discover some new and exciting species right in your own backyard.
