History of Birding and Bird Conservation in Germany
My current research project examines the history of birding in Germany from the Kaiserreich to the present day. I’m interested in the shifting meanings of citizen science (Bürgerwissenschaft) and conservation under empire and between democracy and dictatorship.
Hans von Berlepsch, whose collection reached over 60,000 birds, which he imported from all over the world.
THÜRINGER LANDESAMT FÜR UMWELT, BERGBAU UND NATURSCHUTZ