Winter birds by water
GREEN
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Start :
17.01.2026 , 18:00 - 19:10 -
Course management :
Philipp Rauscher
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Course fee :
€ 44,00 -
Coworking Lederergasse, Room B
Lederergasse 15
9500 Villach -
Course number:
25H0231001 -
Teaching units:
1x1.4 UE; 1x3.6 UE
Please bring along / Info:
For the excursion (09:00 to approx. 12:00), we recommend that you bring warm clothing adapted to the weather conditions and (if available) a pair of binoculars. Please do not bring dogs. Sunday: Meeting point: Dragositschach observation hut parking lot in Rosental.
Water bodies and wetlands are important resting and wintering areas for numerous birds. With a bit of luck, rare species from the north can be observed.
Water birds are easy to observe and are an ideal introduction to ornithology. The course consists of a 70-minute lecture and a 3-hour excursion.
Schedule:
Lecture: Saturday, January 17, 2026, time: 6:00 to 7:10 pm
Excursion: Sunday 18 January 2026, time: 09:00 to 12:00, meeting point: Dragositschach observation hut parking lot in Rosental.
BirdLife Austria is committed to bird and nature conservation in Austria and across borders. BirdLife Austria implements scientifically based nature and bird conservation projects in four core areas: Species conservation, habitats, sustainability and awareness-raising. BirdLife Austria is a partner of BirdLife International, the world's largest active network of nature and bird conservation organizations with over 2.7 million members in 120 countries.
For anyone with an interest in sustainable topics. No previous knowledge is required.
The course is part of our "VHS Green" course series, which focuses on sustainability and conscious living. Aspects of sustainability are discussed, opportunities for action are highlighted and reflection is encouraged. The "VHS Green" course encourages personal and social change and promotes sustainable lifestyles. The learning objectives are to acquire knowledge about, for example, ecological, social and economic interrelationships and to motivate students to act in a reflective, responsible and resource-conserving manner. #vhsforfuture #BNE
Water birds are easy to observe and are an ideal introduction to ornithology. The course consists of a 70-minute lecture and a 3-hour excursion.
Schedule:
Lecture: Saturday, January 17, 2026, time: 6:00 to 7:10 pm
Excursion: Sunday 18 January 2026, time: 09:00 to 12:00, meeting point: Dragositschach observation hut parking lot in Rosental.
BirdLife Austria is committed to bird and nature conservation in Austria and across borders. BirdLife Austria implements scientifically based nature and bird conservation projects in four core areas: Species conservation, habitats, sustainability and awareness-raising. BirdLife Austria is a partner of BirdLife International, the world's largest active network of nature and bird conservation organizations with over 2.7 million members in 120 countries.
For anyone with an interest in sustainable topics. No previous knowledge is required.
The course is part of our "VHS Green" course series, which focuses on sustainability and conscious living. Aspects of sustainability are discussed, opportunities for action are highlighted and reflection is encouraged. The "VHS Green" course encourages personal and social change and promotes sustainable lifestyles. The learning objectives are to acquire knowledge about, for example, ecological, social and economic interrelationships and to motivate students to act in a reflective, responsible and resource-conserving manner. #vhsforfuture #BNE