Cranes in the Teufelsmoor: Nature experience for bird watchers in Bremen!

Cranes in the Teufelsmoor: Nature experience for bird watchers in Bremen!

In Bremen, where the seamless transitions of autumnal colors and sounds create an image of natural poetry, the calls of the cranes can be heard in the distance. The calls of these majestic birds penetrate the silence of the Teufelsmoor for up to two kilometers. Here the cranes, which stay in the region's migratory corridor, take a well-deserved rest. Jonas Linke, an enthusiastic graduate landscape ecologist and employee of the Osterholz Biological Station, is an expert in this field and provides information about the fascination of bird watching. “It’s a hobby that has over 20,000 people active nationwide,” explains Linke.

Bird watching is now valued as an artistic counterbalance to hectic everyday life. Beginners can start with little effort in their own garden, where binoculars and a little patience are enough to take their first steps into the colorful world of birds. The early morning is particularly the best time for this, when nature is just waking up and presenting itself in all its splendour. The Ornitho platform invites you to report your own observations online, while exchanges in online forums and at meetings of the Bremen Ornithological Working Group enable valuable contacts.

Peculiarities of bird migration

Autumn is not only an important time for cranes, other bird species are also active. At least 200,000 cranes have flown over Germany towards France and Spain this year. The EuroBirdwatch takes place on the first weekend in October, where NABU calls for observation and offers expertly guided excursions. These opportunities offer not only art lovers but also interested nature observers the opportunity to identify migratory birds and learn more about their lifestyles. NABU groups know the best observation locations and support bird lovers in their fascination with nature.

However, this time the autumn migration is accompanied by a dark side: bird flu is a cause for concern. This disease has turned not only bird life, but also bird watching tours into a risk that bird watchers must take seriously. Linke shares his concerns and draws attention to the challenges associated with the spread of avian influenza. “It is important that we as observers understand the influence of such diseases,” says Linke.

The importance of community

In order to advance bird migration research, public engagement is of great importance. Collecting information about found rings not only helps to better understand migration routes, but also to protect habitats. A ban on lead shot in wetlands within the EU has been decided to protect waterfowl - another step in the right direction for nature conservation.

Bird watching can be described as meditative and enriching. There is a deep value in this form of connection with nature, which is important not only for the observers themselves, but also for the protection of biodiversity. Whether in your own garden or on a guided tour through the Teufelsmoor - the opportunity to devote yourself to birds and their impressive migration remains an everlasting passion.

For anyone interested, there is comprehensive information and activities on bird watching on the NABU website. Who knows, maybe the next view or the next chirping of the cranes in Bremen will awaken curiosity about nature's great adventure.

For deeper insights and the world of bird watching popular links: Weser courier, NABU, Tech memes.