Redstart is the bird of the year 2015

The bird of the year is annually chosen by the board of the Bird Protection Union of Russia, and the whole year is devoted to its studying and protection. A small bird redstart was announced the bird of the year in 2015. There are several species of a redstart in Tatarstan, and all of them trust people, they prefer nesting in parks, gardens and even in industrial zones and near churches.