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A surprising dive into ORNITHOLOGY!

If you think seabirds are just seagulls on the horizon, get ready to change your mind!

At the CRIMAC centre of the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn, you can take part in a unique educational workshop – a truly multi-sensory journey that begins with the evocative melodies of ancient sea shanties. Let yourself be transported to a forgotten world, where Greek myths and legends come to life through the flight and calls of these fascinating creatures.

But that’s not all! Get ready for a rude awakening to the realities of today, with a direct look at the crucial challenges seabirds face today: from the plastic nightmare threatening their lives to the unacceptable scourge of bycatch.

And to make the experience even more engaging, put yourself to the test with a really fun hands-on activity! We’ll learn to distinguish between feathers and quills, discover the secrets of flight and tail feathers (primary, secondary and tertiary… don’t worry, we’ll guide you!), and take a close look at educational specimens of different species. The grand finale? An anatomical and systematic Tetris game that will show you birds… from a whole new perspective!

If you’re naturally curious, love the sea and want to discover the fascinating world of seabirds, this workshop is for you!

Where? CRIMAC Seat – Amendolara (CS)

Sign up here: comunicazione.crimac@szn.it

When? We will decide together

Don’t miss this chance to explore, learn and connect with the beauty and fragility of our marine ecosystem!

An informative workshop developed by Rosario Balestrieri