In this first workshop, we'll learn to identify the passerines in our neighborhoods—the ones that fly close to us and the ones that feed on the ground. We'll listen to their songs and discover whether they sound flute-like, beaded, shrill, or even whinnying, as well as the...
Agriculture & Migration
In this third workshop of the JDJ “Meet the Birds” series, we’ll continue observing other passerines that live near us. We’ll then set out to explore the great adventure of migration. Where do the birds go in late fall in...
Recognizing the edges
In this fourth workshop, we’ll listen to the songs of the JDJ birds and learn to identify which birds each song belongs to. Through their songs, birds communicate with one another to protect their territory, find food, and...
Workshops | LES OISEAUX DES JDJ WORKSHOPS
In this second JDJ bird-watching workshop, I’ll show you how to identify the three main birds of prey found in agricultural areas—based on their wingspan, silhouette, and calls.
In fact, here at JDJ, we are fortunate that our forest is home to several species of birds of prey that we see flying over our garden in search of a mouse, playing or gliding in an incredible dance with the air currents, surrounded by other birds, or calling out for reasons of their own.
We will also compare the rook and the carrion crow, which can sometimes be confused with one another.
This workshop is led by Hélène Carreras, who was trained by BirdLife and has been passionate about ornithology for 30 years!
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Schedule: 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Jardins des Jeunes, 90 Route de Pré-Marais, 1233 Bernex
Meet in front of the forest.
- Full price: Pay what you can (min. CHF 20 to 40) per person per workshop
- Youth rate: Pay what you can (min. CHF 10–20) per person per workshop
(ages 12–28)- Children's rate: CHF 5.00 per child aged 8–11 accompanied by their parents
- Young children: Free for children 7 and under
Bring your binoculars if you have any!