Choose the winter birds: a contribution to the protection of our nature!

In Austria, the "hour of winter birds" begins today, an event organized by Birdlife Austria, which takes place from January 4th to 6th January 2025. Vogel lovers are called to count birds for an hour and report their observations. This important action helps to better capture the changes in the winter bird population. According to vorarlberg.orf.at over 27,000 people took part in the count last year and reported more than 687,000 birds, which corresponds to an average of 32 birds per participant. Despite these figures, the long -term trend shows a decline in reports, since early counts documented an average of 40 birds per participant.

To help less experienced bird lovers, there are now online bird quizzes for preparation. The brochure "Feathered guests at the Futterhaus" offers useful information on the most important bird species as well as tips for species -appropriate feeding and natural garden design. The initiative is part of a greater commitment to nature conservation and promotes interest in the domestic fauna.

Individual experiences in the national park

parallel to the bird counting, the Gesäuse National Park offers individual tours with experienced rangers. These guided tours are designed according to the wishes of the participants and provide exciting insights into nature. As Bluendesoesterreich.at , interested parties in the national park can not only experience the beauty of nature, but also Participate theme hikes and various outdoor activities such as rafting or climbing. Bookings are possible directly via the information office in Admont, which makes these experiences even easier accessible.