Bird Camp

Exhibition on migration at the media library in the village of La Turbie, in the south of France on May 13 & 14.

On May 14 & 15 a bird camp will be held in the hills above La Turbie. The Mont Bataille has a 360° view from the Mediterranean sea to the mountains and is an excellent spot for the observation of migrating bee eaters and honey buzzards at the time of WMBD. Local ornithologists will explain the mysteries of migration to the general public.

NGOs, students and QMM employees will observe aquatic birds during 2 days. The morning session of the event runs from 5h00hrs until 9h00hrs with birdwatching activities and will be followed by sensitisation about the 2011 theme.
In 2010, within the 2 days we observed around 300 aquatic birds. QMM supports this educational programm since 2002 and this year will be the 10th anniversary of our birdwatching event in collaboration with Asity Madagascar.

We will teach courses relating to the conservation of birds in our province for field trips, currently taking place. We will conduct awareness raising talks throughout the year. Additionally, we will offer a trip to Lagunas de los Pozuelos (Ramsar Site) to observe migratory plovers coming from the North Pole.

Proyecto de voluntariado para el seguimiento y censo de Cigüeñas negras en migración posnupcial por el Estrecho de Gibraltar. Este proyecto se inició en 1996 con un estudio previo, en 1997 se realizó el primer censo de esta especie que luego se ha repetido cada 5 años (2002, 2007 ...) y este año 2012. Se organizan 4 campos de trabajo para voluntarios desde el 20 de agosto al 14 de octubre.

Fechas: 14/1/2012 11/2/2012 10/3/2012 14/4/2012 12/5/2012 16/6/2012 14/7/2012 11/8/2012 15/9/2012 20/10/2012 10/11/2012 15/12/2012 Durante 12 jornadas al año, una jornada cada mes, el Colectivo Ornitológico Cigüeña Negra organiza el Proyecto de Seguimiento de Aves en las Marismas del río Palmones. Desde el mirador Ornitológico del río Palmones en horario de 10:00 h. a 18:00 h.

We will prepare a program that start visiting schools closed to important bird areas and doing an introduction to the subject following by training and birdwatching activities. In the next days, we are planning to meet people from indigenous communities and have a conversation about their sense about birds and the importance of its in their culture. As well that we will be visiting others wetlands closed to them and doing outdoor activities with volunteers of out Chiloe Bird Observatory Group.
Cheers
Jorge

Actividades con grupos de técnicos superiores en conservación de la naturaleza en escuelas y colegios, realizando dinámicas específicas sobre aves migratorias que arriban a la provincia de Mendoza y Argentina.
Charlas en salas de la ciudad destinadas a público en general.

On March 10th, a one-day event was held on the occasion of migration of the lonely Siberian Crane which winters in the Caspian coast of Iran. Along with the crane, many other migratory bird species leave. On March 10, a one-day event was held involving kids in bird camps and awareness education activities. Age group was 5-15, and it was a great opportunity for local kids to meet other kids (from urban areas) and exchange their thoughts about migratory birds through art (Origami, etc.).

In connection with World Migratory Bird Day last year we announced Birdhouse design competition. This year we have already prepared the birdhouses and on the occasion of the next World Migratory Bird Day IDEA Campaign will be installing birdhouses in Baku, Moscow, London, Biskek and Vilnius.

During these days we organize open days of the ringing station present in the Oasi. We also organize activities with children for sensibilization on environmental problems.