Anyone who observes a Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) raising its young quickly notices how purposeful these striking birds are in their actions. An adult bird repeatedly returns to the nesting site with a green caterpillar in its beak. At first glance, it almost appears as though it is catching the same type of prey every… Continue reading Eurasian Hoopoe feeding the offspring
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In the rain: Spotted Flycatcher at rest
At first glance, Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) may look dull mouse-gray-brown and a bit boring. The light pink eye ring at least is often striking in the field. In this photo in a light late summer rain, the little colored eye-ring and the pink to horn-colored base of the lower beak, can be clearly seen.… Continue reading In the rain: Spotted Flycatcher at rest