Vor kurzem hatte ich die schöne Gelegenheit, eine Küstenseeschwalbe (Sterna paradisaea) auf ihrem Rückflug mit einem gefangenen Fisch an der Südküste Irlands zu beobachten und zu fotografieren. Diesen eleganten Vogel in Aktion zu erleben, ist natürlich immer ein wirklich bemerkenswertes Erlebnis. Aber diesmal waren die Umstände perfekt. Wir positionieren uns in einem Gebiet, das zur… Continue reading Küstenseeschwalbe im Anflug mit gefangenem Fisch
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Collared Flycatcher in Wildpark Potsdam
Anyone strolling through the Potsdam Wildlife Park these days might notice an unusual song: clear, persistent, and from a considerable height – often from the upper branches of a bare beech tree. The songster? Not an ordinary forest bird, but a rare visitor: the Collared Flycatcher. The Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis) is considered a rare… Continue reading Collared Flycatcher in Wildpark Potsdam
Birding Hotel Bougainvillea San José
The calls of Rufous-tailed Hummingbirds (Amazilia tzacatl), an aggressive hummingbird, could be heard when you open the door to the garden. This little, tiny bird zipped around the flowering shrubs. Tucked away in the vibrant outskirts of San José, Costa Rica, Hotel Bougainvillea is more than just a comfortable retreat—it’s a birding haven. Its meticulously… Continue reading Birding Hotel Bougainvillea San José
Ermine with rat as its catch
With a considerable jump, a Stoat or Ermine (Mustela erminea) lands from the paved agriculture track in dense vegetation of Blackberries (Rubus sp.) and Hops (Humulus sp.). Fifteen minutes later the stoat appears in the same place again. It comes back with an equally impressive jump; only this time with a big Rat – probably… Continue reading Ermine with rat as its catch
Zugvögel auf der Mullet Peninsula in der Grafschaft Mayo
Wenn sich die kühle Herbstluft über Mayo legt, erwachen die windgepeitschten Landschaften von Annagh Head und der Mullet Peninsula zum Leben. Diese Küstengebiete, die für ihre raue Schönheit bekannt sind, werden zu einem Paradies für durchziehende und überwinternde Vögel und ziehen Vogelliebhaber von nah und fern an. Die Mullet Peninsula und Annagh Head liegen strategisch… Continue reading Zugvögel auf der Mullet Peninsula in der Grafschaft Mayo
Photographing Common Kingfishers during display
Many people photograph Common Kingfishers (Alcedo atthis) when they gather in small ponds, lakes and canals in winter to find food. I am particularly fascinated by the colours and movement of the birds. The shimmering plumage of kingfishers should be photographed using a high-resolution sensor such as the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III. Even the… Continue reading Photographing Common Kingfishers during display
Red-Bearded Bee-Eater’s Mating Display at Fraser’s Hill
Nestled within the lush highlands of Fraser’s Hill, Malaysia, is a spectacle that only a lucky few ever get to witness—the captivating mating display of the Red-bearded Bee-eater (Nyctyornis amictus). I was fortunate enough to experience this firsthand, and it was nothing short of mesmerizing. With its vibrant plumage and strikingly colored beard, this elusive… Continue reading Red-Bearded Bee-Eater’s Mating Display at Fraser’s Hill
A Rufous-thighed Hawk in the Refugio Los Volcanes in south-eastern Bolivia
One afternoon we almost finished our hike through the forest of Refugio Los Volcanes in Santa Cruz province in south-eastern Bolivia. Already almost back to the accomodation, we spotted a female Rufous-thighed Hawk (Accipiter erythronemius) – a close relative to the Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), an ecological counterpart, in structure and plumage, and, to a… Continue reading A Rufous-thighed Hawk in the Refugio Los Volcanes in south-eastern Bolivia
Discovery of the Black Sittella (Daphoenositta miranda) in the Central Highlands of PNG
While exploring the Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea, I came across a remarkable bird, the Black Sittella (Daphoenositta miranda). This species belongs to the Neosittidae family and is native to several mountainous regions of New Guinea. In this blog, I would like to share my observations and findings about this rare bird. The Black… Continue reading Discovery of the Black Sittella (Daphoenositta miranda) in the Central Highlands of PNG
Juvenile meadow pipit in the morning dew of Ireland
In the early morning hours, when the meadows are still covered in dew, meadow pipits (Anthus pratensis) are particularly active. The dew protects their food – mostly small insects and spiders – from drying out, making them easier to find. The coolness of the morning means they are still quite damp. Meadow pipits move skilfully… Continue reading Juvenile meadow pipit in the morning dew of Ireland
Baumfalken in Brandenburgs Kiefernforsten
Es wird Abend. Eine Wolkenbank blockt die Sonne ab. Es wird wohl Regen geben. Ein Trupp von elegant flach über das Grasland fliegenden Greifen fasziniert mich. Die sehen ja aus, wie Falken, denke ich noch. Auf einmal kommt ja einer mit hohem Tempo über das Wäldchen vor mir geflogen. Ja eindeutig Baumfalken (Falco subbuteo). Tief… Continue reading Baumfalken in Brandenburgs Kiefernforsten
Die Raben
Über den schwarzen Winkel hasten Am Mittag die Raben mit hartem Schrei. Ihr Schatten streift an der Hirschkuh vorbei Und manchmal sieht man sie mürrisch rasten. In seinem Gedicht „Die Raben“ beschreibt Georg Trakl Anfang des letzten Jahrhunderts Vordergründig das Verhalten einer Schar von Rabenvögel. Das Gedicht hat drei Strophen… Continue reading Die Raben