Villacher boys: The mysterious winter messenger of the Bleiberger valley!

Villacher boys: The mysterious winter messenger of the Bleiberger valley!

In the Bleiburger Hochtal, a fascinating natural spectacle is revealed: the Alpine blinds, also known as Villacher Burschen, attract people with their impressive black and white plumage. According to Monika Hausmann, the chairwoman of the tourism association, the old residents have always believed that the snow comes when these birds fly over the Bleiberg. As orf.at reported, the alpine fells often fly on droves from the red wall over the Dobratsch and find their feeding places again year after year. They feed the locals with raisins to facilitate the cold season, and the raven birds thank them with their impressive sight.

These caught birds are not only witnesses of a traditional custom, they also have permanently settled in the Bleiburg valley, where they live up to 23 years and find loyal partners. Through multi -year observations with BirdLife, Hausmann and their fellow campaigners have found that the alpine colors regularly return to the same areas despite changing landscapes. "They seem to be binding to the place, no matter how the surroundings are changing," said Hausmann. This has created a special connection between the residents and these raven birds in the region, which is amazed in many places when the birds circle in the sky in large numbers, such as the reporting of

a close connection to nature

The alpine blinds not only attracted the region's attention, but also symbolize the deep roots of humans and nature in the Bleiburg highlands. These traditional experiences are impressive for many locals and visitors who observe the spectacle of the raven birds flying over their heads. Hausmann describes it like this: "It is a wonderful face when you feed it directly. You get the feeling of being part of this natural community."

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