To mark World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 13, ChangeMakers Donegal, has organised a Walk & Talk event with Aengus Kennedy of NatureNorthWest at Glenveagh National Park.
People can expect to learn more about birds such as the Willow Warbler, from Africa, which spend the summer in Ireland and take such epic journeys over our heads.
Aengus Kennedy of NatureNorthWest said:
“As world migratory bird day approaches, the massive movement of birds over our heads is already underway. Huge numbers of species and individuals pass through Ireland at this time of year, some staying for the summer, some refuelling and moving on further north. Yet tragically, despite these birds using the same migratory routes for thousands of years, we are seeing dramatic declines in many of the species. Our talk and walk in Glenveagh National Park will focus on some of the birds that come this way, why they come and will look at the complex mosaic of some of Glenveagh’s habitats that help support these beautiful creatures as well as so much other biodiversity. These birds have been migrating far longer than we have to and from our lands, it is on us all to protect our own patch and ensure their needs are met when they grace our shores.”
Aengus Kennedy of NatureNorthWest
People can expect to experience a presentation/talk by Aengus, a walk where we stop along the way and talk and refreshments afterwards.
ChangeMakers Donegal provides global citizenship education to adults in Donegal to help people think global but action local.
For bookings, people can visit www.changemakers.ie.
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