ENSb1318 Ornithological excursion

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lucie Galčanová Batista, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Karel Stibral, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Klára Dubinová
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Prerequisites
TYP_STUDIA(B)
Only students enrolled in bachelor's degree programs may register for this course.
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 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 14 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Abstract
The course aims to familiarise students with the history and present state of an important bird area. In 2025, the excursion will focus on the Nové Mlýny reservoirs and on observing winter visitors and migratory birds. The excursion is planned for December, so cold weather should be expected, and preparations, clothing, and footwear should be adapted accordingly. Bus transportation is provided by the department; the excursion also includes walking in moderately difficult terrain. During the excursion, students will receive a lecture on the origin, management of the area, and nature conservation issues with a focus on birds. They will discuss the occurrence of common and rare species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and other fauna and flora in the context of specific biotopes with ornithologists from the Czech Ornithological Society. Ongoing bird watching and identification will take place under the guidance of ornithologists.
Learning outcomes
The students will learn about the specific bird area directly in the field. Via the guided ornithological observation, they will also learn the basic distinguishing features of typical waterbird species.
Key topics
- information about the wider area of South Moravia from the natural and socio-cultural point of view - interpretation in the particular area - discussion - guided ornithological observations
Study resources and 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
  • Faunistická databáze ČSO (Avif) • Česká společnost ornitologická. (b.r.). Česká společnost ornitologická. Získáno 9. leden 2025, z https://avif.birds.cz
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
excursion, field observation, discussion
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
participation in excursion
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught in blocks.
Teacher's information
The course requires average physical fitness, it includes walking on unpaved paths.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2024, Autumn 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2026, recent)
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