Field Workshop in Dukora
Illustration, not a photo from this event. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
Saturday, 31 October · 09:00–13:00
Fields near the village of Dukora; meeting point: parking lot at Momo shopping center, Mogilevskaya metro station
35 Br
Beginner-friendly
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A Lapland longspur, one of the rare northern visitors to the local birdlife, was recently spotted in the fields near Dukora. You can look for it and other birds that have been seen here before.
What happens
While looking for the Lapland longspur, you can learn more about its migrations: it nests in the tundra and flies here to feed and wait out severe frosts. Seeing this bird is considered a stroke of luck.
Who it suits
The field workshop is aimed at beginner birdwatchers.
Good to know
- The workshop lasts about four hours.
- The fee is 30 rubles for graduates of the organizer’s courses.
How to sign up
You can submit an application on the organizer’s website in the “Field Workshop” section. Payment is made on site by card.
More from the organizer
- The fields are in the Pukhovichi District. The photo shows a golden plover; the photo source is Wikipedia.
- Participants travel to the location in private cars. If you don’t have your own transport, the organizers will try to find you a seat in another participant’s car.