Credit: natur&ëmwelt
A special bird ringing camp for young nature enthusiasts was held from 21 to 23 August, organised by natur&ëmwelt's Jugendgrupp (youth group) in Remerschen.
The camp provided fourteen young people, aged between thirteen and eighteen, with the opportunity to explore the world of bird conservation.
Staying at the youth hostel in Remerschen, the participants learned about the scientific methods and principles of bird ringing in the two bird sanctuaries: Haff Réimech in Remerschen and Schlammwiss in Übersyren.
During the three-day programme, the young people, supervised by experienced ornithologists and ringers from natur&ëmwelt, were introduced to the importance of bird ringing for scientific research and actively participated in species protection efforts. Ringing is a method that allows the study of bird migrations and behaviour, thus collecting valuable data for species protection.
The participants learned how to handle birds safely to avoid causing harm and how to accurately document the data collected. In the two bird reserves, they identified, weighed, measured and ringed a variety of bird species, including the Eurasian Reed Warbler, Kingfisher, and Blackcap, as well as rare and endangered species such as the Little Bittern or the Wryneck.
In addition to the scientific work, the community took part in shared meals and discussions, which natur&ëmwelt noted, strengthened group cohesion and allowed new friendships to be formed.
The ringing camp was deemed a “great success,” and showed the importance of getting young people excited about species protection. For many, the camp was a first encounter with the world of ornithology, which they successfully completed - an exciting insight into the world of science and species protection.
Further activities for the youth group of natur&ëmwelt on the topics of bird protection and migration topics, including excursions to Lake Der and Zeeland, are already being planned.
