Vagrant Mongolian Plover: seawatching surprise on St. Lawrence Island

Seawatching along the arctic coasts of north-west Alaska – with Siberia on the horizon – was the thrill at the end of May till the first days of June 2016. Along the edges pf St. Lawrence Island seabirds are living and migrating not only in the Nearctic region but also to the Palearctic. Migration was… Continue reading Vagrant Mongolian Plover: seawatching surprise on St. Lawrence Island

Stejneger’s Scoter at Alicante, Valencia

An adult male Stejneger’s Scoter (Melanitta deglandi stejnegeri) could be photographed at Pinet beach, La Marina Coast, Alicante.  This Asian White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi stejnegeri) is the second record for Spain and is a real MEGA . The bird was seen at least from the 6th of December at La Marina together with Common Scoter… Continue reading Stejneger’s Scoter at Alicante, Valencia

Slettnes – Gambell-Seawatching: a photographers point of view

A Common Eider (Somateria mollissima) with a yellow bill might be not the only difference what you realize, if you are seabirding on different locations. Well, Somateria mollissima v-nigrum is breeding along the arctic coasts of north-east Siberia to Alaska and shows a yellow bill unlike its relatives from the northern part of Europe. But… Continue reading Slettnes – Gambell-Seawatching: a photographers point of view

Zugvögel auf dem Weg in die Arktis: Gambell Anfang Juni

Hörbar und spürbar nimmt das Flugzeug Kontakt mit dem Boden des Rollfelds auf. Aus den Fenstern können wir die Berge der sibirischen Küste im Norden sehen. Ich schätze die Entfernung auf 70 km oder so. Die Wetterprognose sagte aus, daß wir Winde mit Geschwindigkeiten von 30-70 km / h aus dem Norden bekommen würden. Nicht… Continue reading Zugvögel auf dem Weg in die Arktis: Gambell Anfang Juni