a few good holes

for Sand Martins and Kingfishers to nest in is what's missing in the Flemish landscape, but now there is JUST THAT thanks to a project initiated by COWB. It's great to see the nest wall and to think of the birds that will nest there in years to come. Would be great to witness the local effect on these species, but will we (our family, that is) be around long enough to see it happen? That's the question of the day ...

Pierfrancesco Micheloni

Bird conservation is something i hold near and dear to my heart, and when I read an interesting article I can't help but want to share it. Who knows what like-minded people might be out there that would love hearing about it too.

For an inspiring story about an Italian birder and conservationist who has dedicated a tremendous amount of time and effort to protecting barn swallows overwintering in Africa, read on ...

I don't think you'll be dissappointed.