Birdwatching Walks
This activity is conducted in Czech as part of our local school community programme. An English summary is available to share our work with international visitors.
Date
2 x per year, November and May, at the weekend
Time
approx. 9:00 – 11:00
Venue
Dobrá Voda
Moderator
RNDr. Petr Veselý
Registration
Not required
Price
Free
What will you learn on the walk?
During this ornithological walk, you’ll discover the rich diversity of birdlife in our surroundings and get a glimpse into the work of professional ornithologists. You’ll learn how bird research is conducted, why bird ringing is carried out, and how it helps protect bird populations. You’ll also learn to recognise the most common species by their appearance, calls, and behaviour, and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of biodiversity and nature conservation in practice.
What kind of activities will we be working on?
Together, we’ll head out to a nearby natural area, where an ornithologists’ field camp will be waiting for us. We’ll observe an expert at work identifying and ringing birds, listen to a talk about different species, and take part in releasing them back into the wild. Participants will try out basic birdwatching techniques and learn how to approach wildlife safely and respectfully.
More Information
Ornithological walks are held twice a year, led by experienced ornithologist RNDr. Petr Veselý from the University of South Bohemia. Each walk lasts approximately two hours. The meeting point for participants is announced in advance, after which we move together to the selected location, where a field camp will be set up with birds ready for expert demonstrations and ringing. For the exact date of the next walk, please follow our Facebook page.