Catch the Winged Wonders in Your Backyard: Join the "Hour of Garden Birds" with NABU and LBV!
Moment of Aviary's Chorus - "Bird Count Hour in the Garden" - Number of Garden Birds to be Tallyied
Ever wondered how many blue tits, finches, robins, or sparrows flit around your garden or park? The Nature Conservation Union Germany (NABU) and the Bavarian Nature Conservation Association LBV want you to help unravel this mystery this year! During their annual event, the "Hour of Garden Birds" from May 9 to 11, they're asking for your assistance in counting birds.
According to NABU, common and familiar feathered friends that grace our gardens, balconies, and parks are the primary focus of this action. In a bit of luck, bird enthusiasts might even spot the "Bird of the Year" 2025, the redstart, as it hunts for insects in gardens, as explained by LBV biologist Angelika Nelson.
If you're ready to lend a hand, simply observe birds for an hour during the specified period, right on your doorstep. The highest number of each species spotted simultaneously is then reported via the internet, app, or post. The nature conservation associations aim to gather insights into current bird world developments, bolstering official population trends.
Here's a quick guide to participating in the "Hour of Garden Birds":
- Choose an hour from the event dates, usually announced on NABU’s official website or their communications.
- Head to your garden, balcony, or any green space for bird watching.
- Spend an hour taking note of every bird species and individual you see.
- Record your observations, specifying the species and numbers.
- Submit your data online on NABU’s or LBV’s official event website or app, where it'll contribute to a nationwide bird population survey.
This citizen science project aids scientists in monitoring bird populations and trends across Germany. For precise event dates, registration, observation guidelines, and data submission details, visit the official NABU or LBV websites or get in touch with their offices directly.
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- If you are interested in bird-watching and supporting environmental protection, consider joining the "Hour of Garden Birds" event organized by the Nature Conservation Union Germany (NABU) and the Bavarian Nature Conservation Association LBV.
- During this event, which takes place from May 9 to 11, participants are asked to observe birds in their gardens, parks, or other green spaces for an hour and record their findings.
- This data will help scientists gather insights into current bird world developments and bolster official population trends, contributing to the conservation of various bird species in Germany.
- Additionally, bird enthusiasts might spot the "Bird of the Year" 2025, the redstart, during the event, according to LBV biologist Angelika Nelson.
