As the cool autumn air begins to settle over Mayo, the windswept landscapes of Annagh Head and the Mullet Peninsula come alive with the flutter of wings. These coastal areas, known for their rugged beauty, become a haven for both passing and wintering birds, drawing bird enthusiasts from far and wide. The Mullet Peninsula and… Continue reading Migrating Birds at the Mullet Peninsula in County Mayo
Tag: Barnacle Goose
Red-breasted Goose as a vagrant in Brandenburg
The Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) is a fascinating bird that appears as a rare visitor to Germany. Its striking coloration and unusual migratory behavior make it a special object of observation for ornithologists and bird enthusiasts. So, there was great joy when a sighting of even two geese appeared on ornitho.de in western Brandenburg. Anyone… Continue reading Red-breasted Goose as a vagrant in Brandenburg
The Big Year & the Pink-footed Goose
If you have seen the movie “The Big Year” from 2011, you probably remember the search for the Pink-footed Goose which Jack Black pursued together with Owen Wilson and Steve Martin as keen birders. The Big Year is a story about three singularly obsessed men who compete to see who will be the “best birder… Continue reading The Big Year & the Pink-footed Goose
Land im Takt der Gezeiten: das Wattenmeer
Im Takt der Gezeiten offenbart sich dem Naturfotografen die Weite der Nordseelandschaft mit einem ständig wechselnden Gesicht. Dem ewigen Zusammenspiel der Kräfte von Sonne und Mond, Ebbe und Flut, Wind und Wellen verdankt das Wattenmeer seine Existenz. Zahllose Brut- und Zugvögel finden in der weiten Wattlandschaft einen geeigneten Lebensraum. Norderney, die am dichtesten besiedelte Insel… Continue reading Land im Takt der Gezeiten: das Wattenmeer
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