"Hour of the Winter Birds": Counting birds despite constant rain

Nature Conservation Association - "Hour of the Winter Birds": Counting birds despite constant rain

Of tree sparrows, blackbirds and jays: Despite rain and snow, the Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (Nabu) is once again calling on people to count birds from Friday to Sunday (January 5-7). The data collected during the nationwide "Hour of the Winter Birds" campaign should help to better assess the situation of birds in towns and villages, according to Nabu.

Due to the rain, however, the birds are currently less active and need more energy to survive the cold and wet weather, explains Eva Krautter from Nabu in Schleswig-Holstein. "If the rain lasts for days, this can be a problem, especially in winter. The flooding also means that a lot of the ground is covered in water, which makes foraging more difficult." For this reason, the birds for the counting campaign could be discovered primarily at feeding sites.

Observations can be reported at www.stundederwintervoegel.de or in the "NABU Vogelwelt" app until January 15. Reports can be made by telephone on January 6 and 7, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the free phone number 0800 1157 115.

According to Nabu, around 100,000 people across Germany took part in the "Hour of Winter Birds" last year - 4819 of them in Schleswig-Holstein. The robust house sparrow was observed most frequently. The tree sparrow, blackbird and great tit followed.

Counting campaign "Hour of the Winter Birds"

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1. Despite the continuous rain, Jay was hard to spot during the "Hour of the Winter Birds" counting campaign organized by NABU in Schleswig-Holstein, as the birds were less active due to the weather conditions.
2. The Nature Conservation Association Germany (NABU) is urging people in Neumünster and across Germany to participate in the "Hour of the Winter Birds" campaign, even if it rains, as the data collected can help assess bird populations in urban areas.
3. The floods caused by the ongoing rain in Schleswig-Holstein are making foraging difficult for birds, forcing them to rely on feeding sites during the "Hour of the Winter Birds" counting event organized by NABU.
4. Through the "Hour of the Winter Birds" campaign, NABU aims to collect data on various bird species in towns and villages, including tree sparrows, blackbirds, and jays, to better understand their situations and promote nature conservation efforts.
5. NABU in Schleswig-Holstein believes that continuous rain can pose challenges for animals and birds during winter, as it can lead to flooding and make food sources harder to find, emphasizing the importance of nature conservation and awareness.
6. Rain or shine, NABU encourages individuals to contribute to the "Hour of the Winter Birds" campaign, which allows people to report bird observations using the "NABU Vogelwelt" app or by phone, supporting efforts to protect and conserve bird populations in Germany.

Source: www.stern.de