World premiere: Insect flight simulator is launched

The well-known flight simulator, about which we have already spoken several times reports has found a new place of use: Fly like a butterfly for once: This is possible with "Birdly Insects". The illusion is perfect thanks to the insect flight simulator: "When flying through a species-rich flower meadow, you experience the joys and sorrows of the small animals on your own body. The wondrous world of insects and meadow plants can be discovered at close range. The grassy landscape becomes an adventure jungle and only with a bit of skill is it possible to get through unscathed," writes BirdLife Switzerland in its statement.

Urgent concern - explained in a catchy way

With "Birdly Insects", BirdLife Switzerland draws attention to a serious issue in a contemporary way: insects are declining dramatically, with unknown consequences for the entire ecosystem, according to BirdLife Switzerland. The decline in insects is obvious: a few decades ago, the windscreens of vehicles had to be regularly cleaned of hundreds of insects, but today this is hardly necessary.

Part of a special exhibition

The insect flight simulator is part of the special exhibition "Insects - Secret Heroes" at the BirdLife Nature Centre Neeracherried. There, the insects can be viewed up close thanks to augmented reality.

With tablet in hand, visitors move through the exhibition - as if from nowhere, flying insects appear on the screen against the real background. At these interactive modules they experience the transformation, the movement and the songs of the insects.

Nocturnal animals such as fireflies are a topic, and there are games and puzzles about the diversity of insects and their good "nose". The exhibition also shows numerous ideas on what you can do for the insects yourself. And the film "We and the insects", which BirdLife Switzerland made especially for the exhibition, will be shown.