It’s not every day that you come across a Western Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) in the heart of Brandenburg, especially during winter. On a crisp afternoon, around 1:00 PM, this striking white bird was spotted on the edge of a village, fearlessly searching for food among a flock of sheep. Unlike other migratory species, this… Continue reading A Winter Visitor: Western Cattle Egret in Brandenburg
Category: Bird Behaviour
How birds behave, strange features, fighting, eating….
A Rare Sight: Observing a Spotted Sandpiper at Caputher Gemünde – Potsdam
Birdwatching often rewards patience with fascinating glimpses of avian behavior. On behalf of a bird call on Ornitho.de I rushed to Caputher Gemünde at the outflow of the Schwielowsee. With many observers already waiting, I encountered a vagrant Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius), a species typically found in the Americas. Its unique foraging habits and adaptability… Continue reading A Rare Sight: Observing a Spotted Sandpiper at Caputher Gemünde – Potsdam
Eurasian Pygmy-Owl in Saxon Switzerland National Park south of Dresden
As the sun sinks behind the horizon and casts long shadows across the forest floor, the kingdom of owls in the “Saxon Switzerland” National Park should be visited. In the mysterious hours between dusk and dawn they come to life. With every step the forest shines into the observer to envelop a symphony of rustling… Continue reading Eurasian Pygmy-Owl in Saxon Switzerland National Park south of Dresden
A love-struck Red-crested Bustard in the bush
Clouds appear, but they dissipate inside Etosha dryness. They produce an impressive, constantly changing light. The mood is worth a hundred panoramic shots of the wide, dry plain, savanna light, a lonely one Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) in the salt pan. Then suddenly there is movement between the thorny bushes. A courting male bustard who… Continue reading A love-struck Red-crested Bustard in the bush
Mouse-colored Tyrannulet panting on its nest
In a mesothermal valley with a well-established cactus vegetation in Bolivia, where the sun paints the sky in shades of orange and pink, a pair of Mouse-colored Tyrannulets (Phaeomyias murina) have found a remarkable breeding site. Nestled in the protective branches of a thorn bush, her tiny nest houses 5 eggs that will soon be… Continue reading Mouse-colored Tyrannulet panting on its nest
Yellow-browed Warblers as vagrants in Middle Europe again!
High-pitched calls shout from the bushes along the banks of an oxbow of the Havel River a little river in northern Brandenburg in Germany. In the willows you can quickly spot Goldcrests (Regulus regulus), scurrying through the bushes inconspicuously but in large numbers. But it’s worth taking a closer look. And really, in this case… Continue reading Yellow-browed Warblers as vagrants in Middle Europe again!
Dance of Dolphins and Seabirds
This time the off-shore waters of the west coast of Ireland with Blacksod Sea Safari is going on. On the trip to the Atlantic we pass the island of Inishkea. Eventually we are surrounded by the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean.In the distance, I spot the distinctive white wings of Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus) diving… Continue reading Dance of Dolphins and Seabirds
Flight Dynamics of Northern Atlantic Shearwaters: A Comparative Insight
We are on a pelagic trip, this is a seabird watching tour. This time a stretch of water off-shore the west coast of Ireland with Blacksod Sea Safari is approached. On the trip to the Atlantic we pass the island of Inishkea. Eventually we are surrounded by the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. The sun… Continue reading Flight Dynamics of Northern Atlantic Shearwaters: A Comparative Insight
Young Barn Swallow begging for food on a wire
On a warm summer evening, as the sun began to dip below the horizon on the southern shore of Gülper See (Lake Guelpe) young Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) perched precariously on a rusty wire, its tiny wings quivering with anticipation. The scene was alive with the twittering of swallows, but the juveniles all had a… Continue reading Young Barn Swallow begging for food on a wire
A Stonechat’s Guard: The Fierce Defense of Territory
As the sun rises, casting a warm glow over the brambles, a flash of color catches the eye—a male Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) perched proudly atop a blackberry bush (Rubus fruticosus). His striking black head and orange chest gleam in the morning light, but beneath his charming appearance lies the heart of a warrior. Stonechats are… Continue reading A Stonechat’s Guard: The Fierce Defense of Territory
Hoopoe: a fascinating bird in human history.
In medieval Europe the Hoopoe (Upupa epops), was an evil omen, while today in Israel the Hoopoe is the national bird. Whether loved or hated, the Hoopoe is a fascinating and fascinating bird that holds a special place in human history. The Hoopoe, with its sun-like crest and distinctive plumage, has held an important place… Continue reading Hoopoe: a fascinating bird in human history.
Torrent Duck on a rock washed by waves in the Rio Huallaga/ Peru
The journey through the Huallaga Valley in Peru can be quick due to the good condition of the roads. And, the many mining towns do not invite you to linger. But sometimes the journey through these rough landscapes holds surprises, such as an encounter with a Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata). These impressive birds are known… Continue reading Torrent Duck on a rock washed by waves in the Rio Huallaga/ Peru