Spring is the time for bird nesting, but also the time for clean-up days. People want to help nature and clear the banks of rivers and reservoirs of litter after winter. But ornithologists and conservationists are sounding the alarm: mass spring clean-ups of banks often do more harm than good, writes the Telegram channel "Wild nature nearby".
Illustrative image. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Along the banks of reservoirs, in last year's grass, under bushes and snags, ducks, waders, gulls, and other birds often nest their eggs right next to litter. Driftwood, including trash, often serves as a convenient base for nesting waterfowl.
When people with rakes, brooms, and bags comb the bank, they accidentally drive birds from their nests and expose clutches to predators.
So, what's the best approach? In spring and June, clean up litter selectively: around fishing spots or picnic areas, but do not enter thickets. Mass clean-ups are best done in July-September — when the fledglings have left the nests.
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