Children unite across Europe to record arrival of migratory birds

On February 1 the annual Spring Alive event was launched by the Partners of BirdLife International in Europe. Spring Alive invites children of eight to twelve years old to enjoy and marvel at the return of some of the most fascinating migratory birds to Europe. Through the Spring Alive website www.springalive.net, children from all over Europe are asked to record their first sightings of the White Stork Ciconia ciconia, Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus, Common Swift Apus apus and Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica.

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Updated: February 17, 2012 — 7:38 pm

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