Heritage Sundays: The Birds of Segovia

⭐ Heritage Sundays: The Birds of Segovia. Segovia continues to surprise us with its lesser-known treasures after almost two decades of Heritage Sundays. This program has brought us closer to the diverse heritage of Segovia and its surrounding area from the perspective of those who know it best, combining the tangible and intangible heritage of know-how with a love and desire to preserve the inexhaustible source of beauty that is Segovia. Enjoy a unique cultural experience!

Highlights
💫  The 17th Heritage Sundays Cycle organized by Segovia Tourism, which invites us to discover eight exciting proposals from March to December
🏰 On this occasion, you will enjoy a walk to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day
✨ An interesting tour of an important place steeped in history
👉 With a guide who is an expert in the field

General Info
📅 Date and time: Sunday, May 10, at 10:30 AM
⏳ Approximate duration: 60 minutes
📍 Meeting point: Entrnace of the Visitor Reception Center (Azoguejo 1), Segovia
👥 Minimum group size: 10 people
👤 Age: all audiences
♿ Accessibility: some areas may not be wheelchair accessible
📱 After purchase, it is essential that you read the instructions in your confirmation email

Description
On this walk, which will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (May 9), we will discover those winged neighbors that often go unnoticed but live in close proximity to us. Our goal is to learn about the relationship between common swifts, red-billed choughs, sparrows, falcons, and other birds with buildings and urban ecosystems, as well as to promote conflict-free coexistence. We will pay special attention to the friendly sparrows, still abundant in our city but in clear decline in others, as well as other birds that accompany us in squares, streets, and gardens, enriching our environment and daily lives. We will talk about their biology and ethology, the shelters they find in buildings, and the importance of conserving their colonies. Swifts, together with red-billed choughs, are a living emblem of Segovia. In fact, it is unique that the city is home to the world's largest colony of red-billed choughs breeding in an urban environment. We will also address topics such as the amazing abilities of swifts, the ultimate exponents of adaptation to aerial life, and the joy they bring with their flights and games among the arches of the Aqueduct, which is home to possibly the largest colony of common swifts in Europe. Get your tickets for Heritage Sundays: the Birds of Segovia!

The Aunatur Team (Association for Environmental Awareness, Nature Projects, and Ecotourism) runs the Revenga Science and Nature Classroom. They are specialists in urban wildlife and birdwatching for beginners. They highlight the role of birds as indicators of the environmental health of the urban ecosystem and, consequently, of the well-being of those who live in the city.