International Day of Birds

In Spassky and Arsky Districts of the Republic of Tatarstan the International Day of Birds was celebrated. The specialists of Spassky Nature Sanctuary and Ashit Nature Sanctuary took part in the festivities held in Kolosok Day-Care of the Spassky District and in Solnyshko Day-Care of the Arsky District. The teachers, children, and parents are all together prepared to meet feathered friends – they made birdhouses. The specialists of the sanctuaries told children about the importance of nature and all living around, gave classes “Let’s help the brook”; the competition “Who is the fastest in gathering the bird” and the quiz “Protect the Nature” were held. The children showed great knowledge of birds living in our area, hibernating and migrating birds; the ability to distinguish them by their voices. They declaimed the poems about birds, sang the songs, and solved the riddles. At the end of the events the participants were awarded diplomas and sweet prizes.