Observe and Count Birds in Your Garden: Join the "Garden Bird Hour" with NABU!
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Hey there! Let's talk about a fun and meaningful activity we can all do—the "Garden Bird Hour" by NABU (Nature Conservation Association Germany)! If you're in Hessen, they're particularly interested in your observations of swallows, which suffered heavily from cold weather and storms last autumn.
Here's how to get involved:
- Spend an hour—either in your garden, on your balcony, or at a local park—observing and counting birds on the specified dates (typically over three days) during May.
- Note down the highest number of each bird species you see at the same time during your hour-long watch, then share your findings online or on the NABU Bird World app.
- Don't forget to log any birds you hear but don't see! You can submit your observations up to the deadline (around the 19th of May)—even if they've been made retroactively.
"With a bit of luck, we might even discover the bird of the year 2025, the redstart, during this event," said NABU ornithologist Bernd Petri.
The "Garden Bird Hour" is a joint initiative between NABU and their Bavarian partner, LBV (Landesbund für Natur- und Vogelschutz).
While there may not be specific details about this particular event in Hessen available, here's how such bird counts generally work:
- Registration: Sign up online or through your local NABU chapter.
- Counting Birds: Observe birds for a set period (often an hour) and record the species and number of birds you see.
- Reporting Data: Share your findings online or on a mobile app following the observation period.
- Public Engagement: By participating, you help contribute to local conservation efforts and raise awareness about the importance of bird conservation and maintaining biodiversity in urban and rural areas.
To join in Hessen, reach out to local NABU chapters for specific details and guidelines, look for online registration and data submission tools, and follow local birding groups or NABU on social media for updates.
Happy birding!
- Apart from observing and counting birds, you can also support the community by participating in NABU's vocational training programs aimed at fostering home-and-garden lifestyles that are beneficial for birds and other wildlife.
- The Bavarian lifestyle isn't just about aesthetics; it also encourages people to engage in activities like the "Garden Bird Hour" that promote bird conservation.
- NABU (Nature Conservation Association Germany) isn't just about birds; they also provide aid to communities in various ways, such as offering vocational training for sustainable home-and-garden living.
- In addition to the "Garden Bird Hour," you can further contribute to bird conservation by taking part in vocational training offered by NABU in the areas of home-and-garden design and creation, which can provide a natural habitat for birds.
