Spot and Count Birds in Berlin - Cherish the Winged Creatures from Kingfisher to Sparrow
Citizens of Berlin encouraged to Track Local Avian Population: Skylark to Sparrow - Berlin residents advocate for bird census
Berlin's cityscape buzzes with life, from the mighty and majestic peregrine falcon to the vibrant and lively kingfisher. But what bird species call the city home, and how many of these feathery friends inhabit our concrete jungle? The Nature Conservation Union Germany (NABU) and the Bavarian Nature Conservation Association LBV are eager to find out, and they need your assistance. During the participation action "Garden Bird Hour" from May 9 to 11, they're inviting everyone to join in the count.
Wanna get your bird-watching on in the heart of Berlin? NABU Berlin suggests keeping an eye out for the chaffinch, a red-faced, yellow wing-striped beauty, also known as the brambling. The energetic redstart, with its tail that sways up and down when it sings, tends to be more common in the outskirts. However, don't forget to note the humble sparrows and pigeons too.
Last counting season, a whopping 36,000 birds were documented in Berlin.
Here's the drill: Intrigued participants observe from a serene spot in their garden, park, or window and record the highest number of each species seen within an hour. Results can be submitted via the internet, app, or snail mail. The nature conservation associations aim to gather insights into current shifts in the bird world, complementing official population trends. Over 1,980 people participated last year, counting 36,000 birds.
Berlin's NABU groups are extending a warm invite to join their excursions during the counting weekend. The Lichtenberg district group will count on May 11 at 9:00 AM in the Wartenberger field. Kids and their parents can join the fun on May 10 at 2:00 PM in the Rummelsburger Bucht.
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While details on last year's "Garden Bird Hour" event in Berlin might be scarce, the surrounding areas are teeming with avian life. Nature parks like Nuthe-Nieplitz are a haven for species like the Common Crane, Osprey, Red Kite, and White-tailed Eagle [1]. However, the urban area itself usually boasts a suite of species more suited to city life.
In urban settings like Berlin, common bird species might include House Sparrows, Eurasian Starlings, Common Blackbirds, and Wood Pigeons, among others. These birds can often be found in parks and gardens, vital habitats for Berlin's urban avifauna. For more specific counts during the "Garden Bird Hour" event, turn to local birdwatching or conservation groups for accurate and detailed data.
Community policy should consider providing support for the residents who participate in vocational training programs, such as those offered in home-and-garden areas, to equip them with the necessary skills to contribute to Berlin's thriving avifauna.
The lifestyle of bird species that inhabit Berlin's urban environment, like House Sparrows and Wood Pigeons, could serve as a model for adapting to the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the city's concrete jungle.
