On February 19, Russia celebrates Ornithologist Day. Telegram channel reminded me of this “Reserved Podlemorye”.
Almost 40 years ago, the All-Union Ornithological Society was founded within the USSR Academy of Sciences. Thus, February 19 became a professional holiday for those who devoted their lives to studying birds.
According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, at least 127 bird species in Russia are listed in the Red Book. 122 of them are protected in special natural areas.
In total, there are more than 800 species in the bird fauna of Russia. They are systematized, studied and recorded by ornithologists, scientists who specialize in birds. About 100 such specialists work in Russia’s nature reserves.
Last November, an ornithologist spoke about the results of the bird census in Russia.
The Eurasian bird census, or census, was conducted last year. Within this framework, anyone can take into account birds by walking along a pre-planned route or by being at a pre-selected point with good visibility and enter data on the birds encountered on the website through a special form. He said that this year’s record holders included starlings, mallards and rock pigeons (42.5 thousand individuals, 15.3 thousand and 11.7 thousand individuals, respectively). “socialbites.ca” Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor at Moscow State Pedagogical University Andrey Rezanov.
Previously ornithologists in the United States I decided to stop Name the birds after people.