Identification of the Long-tailed Tit ssp. caudatus in Middle Europe

Now they are moving from the north again. A chatty flock of tits in autumnal Germany could also contain Long-tailed Tits (Aegithalos caudatus) with a largely or even completely white head, which are often immediately counted as Aegithalos caudatus caudatus. The Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) exhibits complex global variation, with 19 subspecies recognized. They can… Continue reading Identification of the Long-tailed Tit ssp. caudatus in Middle Europe

Long-tailed Tit ssp. caudatus in Germany

A flock of Chickadees and Tits in the middle of the mountains right in the middle of Germany in hazy weather with low-lying clouds combined with drizzle, chilly wind from the west might contain white-headed Long-tailed Tits, which are normally immediately counted as Aegithalos caudatus caudatus. The Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) exhibits complex global variation… Continue reading Long-tailed Tit ssp. caudatus in Germany

Observation site for spring migration on the river Oder

After having presented protected nature areas in the Havellaendisches Luch or the Guelper See, a recent blog was dealing with the Oder valley in general and The National Park Lower Oder especially. The National Park protects a flood plain, the last still intact in large parts of the estuary of Central Europe. A rainy, cloudy… Continue reading Observation site for spring migration on the river Oder

Frühjahrszug an den überschwemmten Oderwiesen

Nachdem Birder das erste Wochenende im April als Frühling mit angenehmen Temperaturen, einem angenehmen Südwind und in der Regel Sonnenschein genießen konnten, stellt sich weiterhin bei leicht kühleren, aber immer noch frühlingshaften Temperaturen ein deutlicher Schub an Zugvögeln ein. Vor allem Drosslen – darunter auch schon die ersten Ringdrosseln (Turdus torquatus) werden nun verstärkt an… Continue reading Frühjahrszug an den überschwemmten Oderwiesen