Nature Festival: Eurasian Hoopoe - the punk among the birds

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - The Nature Park Pfyn-Finges organises this excursion in collaboration with the Valais regional office of the Swiss Ornithological Institute. It takes place as part of the ‘Nature Festival’ and is therefore free of charge for all participants.

The Brentjong plateau is best known for its large satellite dishes. What is less well known is the rich mosaic of habitats right next to it, home to many specialised plants and animals. On this walk through the area, we will be focusing on the birds, with a particular focus on the Eurasian Hoopoe, which nests here every year. Other bird species such as the red-backed shrike, cirl bunting and cuckoo, typical of this diverse farmland, could also make an appearance. We'll also be looking up to see the many birds of prey that regularly fly over this region, including the short-toed snake eagle. One or two surprise guests will certainly round off this exciting excursion.

You can made your registration by Festival der Natur or Fête de la Nature
(expected from middle of April 2025)
https://festivaldernatur.ch/node/17585 or https://www.fetedelanature.ch/programme/huppe-fasciee-la-punk-parmi-les-oiseaux