Come join our volunteer group "Burakan Mates"
You can participate even without knowledge of birds
Burakan Mates is a volunteer group managed by the "Buratto Kansatsukai" (Walkaround Observation Group). The group is formed by members interested studying about the living things in Yatsu-higata and birdwatchers. Our group is very relaxed and open. You are welcome to participate just on your free time. At our Observation Sessions, members of the Burakan Mates take on various roles. Besides observing wild birds around the Yatsu-higata, we also explain how to use binoculars and explain different kind of birds depending on the season. The roles do not necessarily require knowledge of wild birds. Do not worry if you are not familiar with wild birds. If you are interested, please feel free to join us at any time.
On the last Saturday of each month, the members gather to attend study groups called "Voluntary Burakan" or "Voluntary Bura-Course" to up grade the knowledge of the Observation Group and members.
Buratto Kansatsukai (Walkaround Observation Session)
| Day & Time | First Sunday of every month from 10 am through 12 am (reservation from the 1st day of the previous month) |
|---|---|
| Content | Bird Watching Course for beginners. To observe seasonal wild birds. |
| Participant | Secondary school students and above (Primary students must be accompanied by a guardian) |
| Capacity | 15 persons (First come, first served basis. Closed upon reaching 10 participants) |
Work group of "Buratto Kansatsukai"
Introducing roles of Burakan Mates.
[9 am ～ 10 am]
Preparation Meeting・Preparing for the Walk
Deciding the Walk course and role among the participaing Burakan Mates members of the day. We also prepare materials and observation equipments.
Preparation Meeting・Preparing for the Walk.
Reception
Handing out Name Cards and Material. We also lend binoculars.
The reception
[10 am～12 am]
Moderating
Explaining the day's theme and schedule, important notes and guiding to the observation points.
Moderating
Explanation
Before departing the Observation Center, we explain the points to note during the Walk. We also share after-thoughts at the end of the Walk.
Explanation Session
Explanation Session
Using the binocular
Explaining how to use binoculars.
Explaning how to use binoculars
Observation Guide
During the Observation Walk, we provide information of the birds and the Higata (Wetland).
Spring
Summer
Summer
Autumn
Winter
See the wild birds? Click on the photographs or the black circles to see further information.
Security
We call on members during the Observation Walk for security reasons.
Security Management
Security Management
Voluntary Burakan
The activity is carried out by members voluntarily to enhance the ability to categorize the observed wild birds. This activity serves as preparation for the Buratto Kansatsukai and it is useful for the actual Observation Walk.
Day & Time : Monthly on the 4th (or 5th) saturday 9 am～12 am
January, 2021 at Akanehama
Voluntary Burakan Course
During the Voluntary Burakan meeting, a member acts as the Lecturer and comments on themes of own choice.
Example of themes : Bird calls, Structure of birds, what are migratory birds, phases of the moon, how to draw birds, Guiness Records of birds among others.
Voluntary Burakan Course
