Since 2022, year-round bird inventories have been conducted in Warsaw's parks, squares, and selected urban green areas. In total, over 150 bird species have already been recorded, including 70 breeding species. The species richness and abundance of bird communities depend on the size of a given area, but even more on the diversity and structure of habitats. In the lecture, we will try to explain what makes Dolinka Służewska Park uniquely 'birdy' and what can be done to maintain this state. Expert: - Patryk Rowiński – ornithologist, academic lecturer at the Faculty of Forestry, SGGW. For 30 years, he has been conducting research, mainly on cavity-nesting birds in the primeval forests of Białowieża National Park. He is involved in research on Warsaw's birds, including conducting the bird inventory in Dolinka Służewska Park in 2022. Host: - Sławomir Kasjaniuk – member of the Polish Society for the Protection of Birds, Kampinos guide, and resident of Służew for over 15 years. Organizer of nature meetings and walks in Warsaw, Kampinos National Park, and along the Bzura River. Participant in ornithological research and monitoring programs. 📍 offline: auditorium with audience / free admission 💻 online: live stream on the SDK Facebook profile 👐 Polish Sign Language interpretation About the series: On the last Tuesday of every month, we invite renowned specialists who share knowledge about the nature around us and its protection in a way that is understandable to everyone. They present facts and debunk myths. During the meetings, experts share their long-term observations of the natural world, talk about scientific research, and discuss the challenges we face as individuals and as a society in the context of climate change. After the lectures, we invite you to ask questions to the host. Ask at the source!
