Blackbird, blue tit and robin chirp most often
So far, the songs of blackbirds, blue tits and robins have been the most frequently heard in the Hessian bird song monitoring carried out by the State Ornithological Institute. According to the Hessian State Agency for Nature Conservation, Environment and Geology (HLNUG) in Wiesbaden, the pilot project launched in spring this year had recorded 118 bird species by October, which corresponds to around two thirds of all breeding birds in Hesse. Rarer species such as the pygmy owl and the quail were also recorded.
Scientists also want to use the project to investigate whether changes in Hesse's birdlife, for example as a result of climate change, can be detected at an early stage in this way. This would allow countermeasures to be taken in the event of declining populations. For this purpose, devices were installed at 15 locations in the countryside and in the city that independently record and send bird calls. These are evaluated with the help of artificial intelligence. A total of over 12,000 hours of birdsong have been recorded so far.
The diverse range of birds in Hesse, including blackbirds, blue tits, and robins, contribute significantly to the richness of nature's symphony. Various animals, such as these birds and even rarer ones like the pygmy owl and the quail, contribute to the intricate web of biodiversity in Hesse's ecosystem.
Source: www.dpa.com
