Sandy beaches on Sylt

Bar-tailed Godwits (Limosa lapponica), Eurasian Curlews (Numenius arquata), Spotted Redshanks (Tringa erythropus), Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) and – maybe – even one Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) in the backlight of the evening.  Some flocks of waders are flying in. Evening mood at the Lister Ellenbogen (elbow). You might think you are alone in the world.… Continue reading Sandy beaches on Sylt

Vogelzug in Nordjütland

Stumm stehen in der Morgendämmerung frierende Birder mit spektakulär aufgebauten Spektivkombinationen auf den Dünen und anderen exponierten Stellen am äußersten „Zipfel” von Vendsyssel im Norden Dänemarks. Im Westen die Nordsee, im Osten die Ausläufer der Ostsee. Hier treffen Kattegat und das Skagerrak aufeinander. Von Küste zu Küste sind es nur 4 bis 5 Kilometer, aber… Continue reading Vogelzug in Nordjütland

Birding at Ponta do Albernaz on Flores

In the north of the island of Flores, there are two top birding locations, distanced only about 3km from each other. The one is the village Ponta Delgada to the east, a small site with less than 400 inhabitants, and the lighthouse on the edge of Ponta do Albernaz on the western edge. The lighthouse… Continue reading Birding at Ponta do Albernaz on Flores

Spoon-billed Sandpipers and other waders in Thailand on wintering grounds

The Spoon-billed Sandpiper is one of the big megas in the birding space – not only for twitchers, but Thailand in general is an excellent birding destination. During a trip to Thailand in January 2011 I was looking for wintering birds from the palearctic. The whole trip was a great success, seeing especially many waders… Continue reading Spoon-billed Sandpipers and other waders in Thailand on wintering grounds