Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
On May 27, the Moscow Zoo Bird Recovery and Adaptation Center will open in 1st Luchevoy Prosek in Sokolniki Park. Veterinary assistance will be provided here to injured day and night birds of prey, as well as birds listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation.
“The Bird Restoration and Adaptation Center has become the fourth facility within the large ecosystem of the Moscow Zoo, which in total has over 20 thousand wards. In the new center, specialists will be engaged in caring for the birds, as well as conducting educational events for adults and children, including classes on preserving the traditions of falconry,” noted the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Culture
Veterinary care, recovery and adaptation of birds are the main priorities of the center. Then the staff will return the birds to their natural habitat, and if this is not possible, they will be distributed to modern zoos and nurseries.
The grand opening of the center will take place at 12:30. On this day, guests will enjoy open-air master classes, a tour of the facility, and a lesson given by a master of falconry equipment. On May 27, the educational program “Zoo Readings” will begin. As part of it, the artists of the children’s theater of the zoo will read poems, riddles, and stories about birds. The program will last from May 27 to June 5.
A group of volunteers from Anapa prepared a photo exhibition dedicated to the work of rescuing birds for the opening of the center. They presented the institution with an art object in the form of a seagull, which all visitors will be able to see.
“The key object of the Moscow Zoo’s bird rehabilitation and adaptation center is a large flying nest. Its diameter is 30 meters, and its height is 23 meters. It is made of metal structures with lamella sheathing, and the vault is covered with a metal mesh to let in natural light and prevent birds from flying out. In it, the feathered inhabitants will be able to practice taking off, gaining altitude, and maneuvering. Flights are necessary to maintain the physical health of the birds,” said the head of the Moscow City Department of Capital Repairs
The pavilion adjoins the airfield, housing a veterinary clinic, administrative and utility rooms. Its area is 621 square meters. If you climb up to the green roof of the pavilion, you can see the entire territory of the center.
Species-specific enclosures were set up there, including for waterfowl, with heated rooms for those who require a certain temperature regime, as well as separate outdoor enclosures for those who need special peace. There are 28 of them: four enclosures with a diameter of 5.8 meters are intended for large predators (eagle, golden eagle, great grey owl), 12 with a diameter of 5.2 meters can accommodate medium-sized predators (hawks, harriers of various species), and another 12 others with a diameter of 3.5 meters can accommodate small predators (falcons of various species).
“There is also a two-story nine-meter pavilion on the territory. Its walls are made of panels and a rope net preventing other birds from entering. In addition, a structure with an area of 97 square meters has been created. If necessary, these rooms can be used to place boxes with nests, perches, shelters, store equipment or be used for other household needs. All pavilions of the Moscow Zoo Bird Recovery and Adaptation Center are made in a single architectural style. Special lamellas with a wood texture are used in their decoration, so they fit better into the surrounding space of the park and have a long service life,” Alexey Belyaev specified.
The territory of the flight dome is planned to host educational events and performances for visitors to the center. For example, they will be dedicated to preserving the traditions of falconry, which in 2010 was recognized as an object of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO, and since 2022 has been an object of intangible cultural heritage of the Russian Federation. For this purpose, among other things, it is planned to create a circle of young falconers.
The staff will demonstrate the adaptations of birds to flight. It is expected that guests will see such species of birds as the kite, raven, kestrel, saker falcon and golden eagle. There will also be master classes on making accessories for falconry and handling them. Demonstrations of adaptations to the nocturnal lifestyle of birds of prey are also planned, using snowy owls, tawny owls and eagle owls as examples.
The project contributes to the implementation of the goals and objectives of the national project “Family” in the city of Moscow.
The Bird Recovery and Adaptation Center was set up as part of the first stage of the improvement and rehabilitation work in the Sokolniki Park. It provided favorable conditions for keeping, treating, feeding and training birds. Earlier, the area near the Golden Pond and the former pumping station in Sokolniki was renovated, creating a single recreational areaand equipped a new site for recreation and sports.
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