Nabu join-in campaign - Bird counting for everyone
The nature conservation organization Nabu is once again calling for participation in the "Hour of the Winter Birds" campaign this coming weekend. From next Friday (January 5) to Sunday (January 7), anyone can take part in the bird counting campaign, according to the state association Nabu NRW in Düsseldorf. To do this, people should spend an hour in their garden or in a park noting the birds they observe there.
The focus of the 14th nationwide campaign is on native and often widespread bird species such as tits, finches, sparrows and robins. "Where do they occur, where are they common and where have they become rare, how is climate change affecting winter birds?" are questions that Nabu wants to find out more about.
In some winters, "invasion birds" such as waxwings, siskins and bramblings appear, which have left their homes due to food shortages and have traveled long distances. It is also a question of whether more "classic migratory birds" remain here over the winter.
According to Nabu, almost 100,000 people across Germany took part in the "Hour of Winter Birds" in 2023, more than 17,000 of them in NRW.
Information on the campaign
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- Participants from North Rhine-Westphalia contributed significantly to the "Hour of Winter Birds" campaign in 2023, with over 17,000 individuals joining, as reported by Nabu NRW based in Düsseldorf.
- This upcoming weekend, Nabu invites everyone to participate in the 14th edition of the "Hour of the Winter Birds" campaign in North Rhine-Westphalia, where one can spend an hour observing birds in their garden or local park.
- The Environment Agency of Germany, in collaboration with Nabu, urges everyone to contribute to the bird counting campaign, aiming to gather data on native and wide-spread bird species like tits, finches, sparrows, and robins, as well as 'invasion birds' such as waxwings and siskins.
- Climate change is impacting winter birds, and the "Hour of the Winter Birds" campaign in North Rhine-Westphalia is an opportunity to collect data and gain insights on how these birds can be protected and preserved.
- For individuals in Düsseldorf and across North Rhine-Westphalia, participating in the "Hour of Winter Birds" campaign on Sunday could yield interesting findings about the migration patterns and winter residency of various bird species, as part of the Nationwide Nature Conservation Association Germany (NABU) initiative.
- Bird enthusiasts and wildlife lovers in North Rhine-Westphalia looking for a memorable weekend activity can join the NABU's "Hour of the Winter Birds" campaign, which takes place in their local parks or gardens, contributing to the greater mission of protecting our environment and its resident animals.
Source: www.stern.de
