Overview

• NABU and LBV have launched the 21st annual 'Stunde der Gartenvögel' event, inviting citizens to count and report garden bird sightings from May 9 to May 11, 2025.
• Participants are encouraged to observe birds for one hour in gardens, balconies, or parks, reporting the highest number of each species seen simultaneously via app, internet, or post.
• The 2025 Bird of the Year, the black redstart, is a key focus of the count, as it returns from its winter migration to hunt insects in German gardens.
• In Hesse, special attention is being given to swallows, which suffered significant losses last autumn due to prolonged heavy rainfall.
• Observations can be submitted until May 19, with the data expected to provide insights into bird population trends and support conservation efforts.