The lowlands of the Havellaendische Luch at Buckow – 50 km west of Berlin – as an unique area of meadows and fields. Actually known as the top territory in Germany to observe Great Bustards (Otis tarda), it is a perfect winter habitats, especially for wintering raptors as well. Different species of flying predators such… Continue reading Joined hunting with Hen Harrier
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Fuchs von Kornweihe gejagt
Der kalte Ostwind pfeift kühl über das flache Land. Dicke Nebelschwaden verdecken den Himmel. Die Dämmerung hat gerade erst dem ersten Morgenlicht Platz gemacht. Außer ein paar Mäusebussarden (Buteo buteo) und Rauhfußbussarden (Buteo lagopus) zeigt das weite Land wenig Leben. Doch da: ein Fuchs versucht die Wiesen möglichst unbehelligt von einem seiner Jagdgebiete zum nächsten… Continue reading Fuchs von Kornweihe gejagt
Lake Neusiedl: Rare birds in June
The Neusiedler See and the area to the east of the lake the “Seewinkel” is an internationally important breeding, resting and wintering ground for many bird species and is home to some large populations of bird species that are rare in other parts of Europe. Especially the numerous so-called “Lacken” are characteristic of the Seewinkel.… Continue reading Lake Neusiedl: Rare birds in June
Canon EOS 1DX: Twilight performance
Some months ago, a blog was written on bird-lens.com to review the Canon EOS 1DX and explain some aspects of dynamic range and noise in the Canon EOS 1DX performance. As mentioned in the blog, some tests in photo laboratories show, that the dynamic range of the Canon EOS 1Dx benefits from having “only” 18… Continue reading Canon EOS 1DX: Twilight performance
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) on Norderney
Norderney, the most densely populated island in the german Wadden Sea is with good reason called a bird paradise. Terns, Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta), Common Redshank (Tringa tetanus) , Brent Geese (Branta bernicla), Greylag Geese (Anser anser)and many other birds of water are to be found there, as well as the rare Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea… Continue reading Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) on Norderney