ENSb1323 Ornithological excursion - Nové Mlýny Waterworks

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lucie Galčanová Batista, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Lucie Galčanová Batista, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Kateřina Hendrychová
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Prerequisites (in Czech)
TYP_STUDIA(B)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 14/25, only registered: 2/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 14 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the history and present of the Nové Mlýny Waterworks. The reservoirs are one of the most important wintering or migration stops for waterfowl, part of the wetlands is classified as an area of international importance under the Ramsar Convention; the middle reservoir is a nature reserve and part of Natura 2000. As part of the excursion, the students will receive an explanation from the Czech Ornithological Society experts about the reservoir's origin and management, as well as its benefits and controversies. The excursion will include observation of common and rare bird species (with a focus on the seasonal migration of geese, ducks, but also sea eagles, for example) and other fauna and flora in the context of specific habitats in the area (floodplain forest, wetlands, rock formations). There will be a walk along the reservoir dam with an example of the impact of the construction and management of the reservoir on nature and landscape, as well as a visit to other interesting places in the area (hiking shoes and suitable clothing required). Transportation is provided by the department. Optionally, it is possible to participate in the observation of the morning flight (approx. 5.15) by arrangement with the teacher.
Learning outcomes
Using the example of a specific site, learners will combine theoretical knowledge about the history and management of protected areas with the demonstration of specific phenomena in the field. In the framework of ornithological interpretation and observation, they will also learn the basic distinguishing features of typical waterfowl species and other flora and fauna typical of the surrounding habitats in the spring season.
Syllabus
  • The excursion will take place on Friday 14 March 2025. - Input information about the wider area of South Moravia from the natural and socio-cultural point of view - the issue of the Nové Mlýny Waterworks - its history, benefits and controversies - ornithological observations with interpretation - discussion
Literature
    recommended literature
  • HUDEC, Karel. Atlas ptáků České a Slovenské republiky. Illustrated by Jan Dungel. Vyd. 1. Praha: Academia, 2001, 249 s. ISBN 9788020019899. info
    not specified
  • Faunistická databáze ČSO (Avif) • Česká společnost ornitologická. (b.r.). Česká společnost ornitologická. Získáno 9. leden 2025, z https://avif.birds.cz
  • Müllerová, J., Szabó, P., & Hédl, R. (2014). The rise and fall of traditional forest management in southern Moravia: A history of the past 700 years. Forest Ecology and Management, 331, 104–115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2014.07.032
Teaching methods
excursion, field observation, discussion
Assessment methods
participation in the excursion, written reflection
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught in blocks.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Minimální počet závazně přihlášených pro konání akce je 10
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