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Discovering Uzh River’s Bird Variety with First-Graders

This year, the delightful autumn weather has blessed us with warm, sunny days—a perfect invitation to embrace the outdoors and indulge in birdwatching. The young minds of Uzhhorod Lyceum #5’s first-grade students, accompanied by their teacher, Yana Sheba, and experts from the Institute of Ecological and Religious Studies, eagerly ventured into the realm of bird diversity along the Uzh River. The school graces the bank of the Uzh River, a prime location that piqued the children’s curiosity about the diverse avian inhabitants they might encounter in this unique setting.

Initially, the expert from the Institute of Ecological and Religious Studies, Ruslana Dzhahman, shared insights about the common and rare bird species residing along the riverbanks. Subsequently, the students had the opportunity to observe swans, mallards, black-headed gulls, crows, and common pigeons in their natural habitat. The mute swans, frequently gracing the Uzh River, captivated the young learners. Meanwhile, the mallards and gulls put on their own impressive displays, and the gray crows, unafraid of the children’s presence, strolled leisurely alongside them. In total, the children were delighted to count a remarkable 15 swans and more than 50 mallards, including three young gray swans. With the onset of colder weather and in the spirit of active bird conservation, Mrs. Ruslana kindly reminded the children of the proper etiquette for feeding birds, emphasizing the importance of not tossing bread at them.

Following their observations, the students engaged in a lively game of mimicking the birds, imitating their movements, sounds, and behaviors. This playful activity brought sheer joy to all, allowing them to run and jump freely, further enhancing their connection with the avian world. In the end, everyone returned from the adventure with hearts full of happiness. We encourage everyone to follow in our footsteps and explore the world of birds; it’s an immensely gratifying activity that provides a temporary escape from the worries of ongoing war.

The event was held within the framework of cooperation between the Interreligious and Civil Environmental Forum of Eastern Europe (IRCEF) headed by Olexander Bokotey) and the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU Bundesverband, NABU International), project coordinators Ivan Tymofeiev (NABU), and Nataliya Kulya (IRCEF).

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