A guided morning bird walk to mark World Migratory Bird Day 2011

The UNEP/AEWA Secretariat, one of the organisers of World Migratory Bird Day, will go birdwatching on 15 May in the Kottenforst Forest. Staff members from other Bonn-based organisations are cordially invited, too.
Kottenforst is conveniently located adjacent to the city of Bonn. It is a popular area for walking and cycling, but is also a nature protected area part of the EU Natura 2000 network of sites. It is primarily woodland with some open areas (agricultural fields) on the edges - provide habitats to a number of migratory and resident species. In a single day you could see up to 20-30 species, mainly songbirds, woodpeckers, but also some birds of prey and other species: Chaffinch, Robin, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Wren, Nuthatch, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Black Woodpecker (if we are lucky!), Common Buzzard, etc.
Meeting point: In front of the main entrance of Langer Eugen, United Nations, Hermann-Ehlers-Str. 10, 53113 Bonn
Date and time: 15 May 2011, 8:00hrs
It is recommended to take the following items with you:
binoculars, spotting scope (if available), comfortable walking shoes, hat and sun screen lotion for sun protection, water bottle, snack (in case you plan to stay in the afternoon).
Please note that the tour will be carried out in English only.