Lockdown leads to avid bird watching in Switzerland Posted by Anita Froneman on 12 May 2020 The lockdown has its challenges, but also many benefits. One such perk is getting to know and appreciate the wildlife in our own back yards. Over 4,000 households took part in a week-long ‘Birds of our Gardens’ project initiated by BirdLife Switzerland. The conservation group asked participants to record the number of different bird species they encounter during their ‘balcony watching’ (as it has come to be described). Little did they expect to receive 140,850 sightings reported! The most common reported sightings were blackbirds, sparrows and great tits. A number of other species, including the goldfinch, greenfinch and girlitz also stood out, according to swissinfo.ch. It goes to show that there is plenty to see right under our noses. This initiative also highlights the importance of conserving vegetation that provide the habitat for our feathered friends. ‘A small natural paradise can be created in any garden,’ said BirdLife Switzerland’s Raffael Ayé. ‘This requires native trees and shrubs, flower meadows or small structures such as piles of branches.’ Also read: Your beautiful garden guests Image: Pexels Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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