The wetlands lie hidden amidst intensively farmed land. When traveling in western Sicily and suddenly finding yourself before a still expanse of water framed by reeds and dense undergrowth, everything seems almost unrealistically peaceful for a moment. Only the rhythmic calls of the Hoopoe (Upupa epops) provide a background sound. This is exactly what a… Continue reading Birdwatching in Sicily: Lago Preola e Gorghi Tondi NR
Tag: Anatidae
Andean Goose in the highest parts of Argentina
Morning on the high Andean plateau arrives quietly. Frost still clings to the grasses, and the shallow bog pools reflect a pale sky. In these open wetlands, movement is easy to spot against the sparse vegetation. A pair of large white birds stands near the water’s edge, occasionally lowering their heads to graze. Their black… Continue reading Andean Goose in the highest parts of Argentina
Mittelsäger ziehen an Küste im Nordwesten Irlands vorbei
Ich stehe auf den windgepeitschten Klippen an der zerklüfteten Küste im Nordwesten Irlands, blicke über das offene Wasser und suche den Horizont nach Lebenszeichen ab. Auf Kilcummin Head, auch Benwee Head genannt, beobachte ich lange Ketten von Sturmtauchern, die mühelos auf dem Wind über die Meeresoberfläche gleiten. Unter den hier vorkommenden Arten ist der Schwarzschnabel-Sturmtaucher… Continue reading Mittelsäger ziehen an Küste im Nordwesten Irlands vorbei
A Pair of Red-breasted Mergansers passing the cliffs of Kilcummin Head
Standing on the windswept cliffs on the rugged coastline of northwestern Ireland, I gaze out over the open water, scanning the horizon for signs of life. Standing on Kilcummin Head, called Benwee Head also, I watch long chains of shearwaters skimmed the surface of the ocean, riding the wind effortlessly. Among the species present, the… Continue reading A Pair of Red-breasted Mergansers passing the cliffs of Kilcummin Head