The city they are not simple environments for wild animals, and in particular for urban birdswhich every day are dealing with invisible dangers such as glass, skyscrapers and artificial structures. But what happens when a passerby comes across a wounded bird and does not know how to intervene? From today there is a concrete and sustainable response: it’s called Birdaid.
Birdaid is an innovative idea created to offer a quick and ecological first aid to the birds injured in an urban environment. The project was developed by a team of designer – Zay Kim, Chaewon Lee and Jungmin Park – and is based on a principle as simple as it is effective: to make the cure of animals accessible to everyone, even to those who have no veterinary skills.
The heart of the project is one biodegradable stickdesigned for immobilize In a delicate way a wing or a damaged paw. The materials used are completely natural and compostableincluding egg shell (rich in calcium, useful for bone regeneration), agar And potato starchwhich regulate its decomposition time. Once used, the stick degrades without leaving a trace in the environment.
There are three different versions depending on the severity of the accident
Another strength of Birdaid is the presence of Three different versionseach with a distinctive color – Yellow, green and red – which helps identify the gravity of the injury and to choose the most suitable stick. This intuitive system also allows those who have no medical training to intervene correctly.
The use is extremely simple: you take the package, Yes crush slightly the content to activate it, and yes Apply on the wounded animal. In addition, each kit contains a QR code which refers to an illustrated guide step by stepuseful to accompany the user in the help gesture.
Birdaid is not only an instrument, but an invitation to action: it reminds us that even in urban contexts we can be Active part in taking care of biodiversity. Offering help to a small wounded bird may seem like a simple gesture, but it represents an important step towards a more harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
