Heat wave in Berlin: Wall sailors are fighting for survival!

Heat wave in Berlin: Wall sailors are fighting for survival!

Berlin, Deutschland - The current heat wave also has fatal effects on the animal world in Berlin. According to a report by the NABU Berlin nature conservation organization, many birds suffer from the extreme heat. Wall sailors are particularly affected that are found weakened due to the high temperatures. Recording stations and advisory services are overloaded, while numerous birds in need are reported.

Wildlife expert Derk Ehlert from the Berlin environmental administration confirms the worrying situation. Wall sailors, who usually raise their boys under their roofs, jump out of the nests prematurely as a result of the extreme heat. These boys land helplessly on the ground and urgently need help. Under the roof edges, the temperatures can reach up to 50 degrees over extreme heat, which makes sufficient nesting impossible.

overloaded wildlife catchment stations

The small and pet and pet clinic of the Free University of Berlin as well as various sanctuary in Germany have an increase in auxiliary inquiries. Many weakened wall sailors and other wild birds find their way into the crowded facilities. In other cities, such as in Saarland, the wildlife catchment stations are also overloaded. There, the central wild bird catching stations recently had an admission stop because the capacities were exhausted, but it has now been lifted again. The chances of survival of the fallen wall sailors are low because they cannot be fed outside the nest, which also makes their rescue more difficult.

As reporting NABU, adequate support from the population is crucial. People who find birds in need can find out more on the NABU website or the central wild bird sanctuary. In addition, the Ministry of the Environment refers to the possibility of creating water points in gardens to support wild animals in the hot months.

lack of water and heat

The combination of extreme heat and lack of water not only contains birds, but also many other wild animals such as bees, squirrels and hedgehogs. Because of the dry streams and puddles, the animals find difficulty finding enough water. As a result, many weakened animals end up in wildlife catchment stations. A simple way to support wild animals is to provide water in shells in the garden, on the terrace or the balcony. Shady places, for example by protective hedges or stone hills, can also help to make it easier for the animals to survive the heat wave.

The heat situation is a serious danger for both the wall sailors in Berlin and for other wild animals. To become active and to offer support for animals is now more important than ever. Further information on this important topic can be found on the NABU Berlin website, the Saarland radio and the German Animal Welfare Association.

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