This time the off-shore waters of the west coast of Ireland with Blacksod Sea Safari is going on. On the trip to the Atlantic we pass the island of Inishkea. Eventually we are surrounded by the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean.In the distance, I spot the distinctive white wings of Northern Gannets (Morus bassanus) diving… Continue reading Dance of Dolphins and Seabirds
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Flight Dynamics of Northern Atlantic Shearwaters: A Comparative Insight
We are on a pelagic trip, this is a seabird watching tour. This time a stretch of water off-shore the west coast of Ireland with Blacksod Sea Safari is approached. On the trip to the Atlantic we pass the island of Inishkea. Eventually we are surrounded by the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean. The sun… Continue reading Flight Dynamics of Northern Atlantic Shearwaters: A Comparative Insight
Test of Canon RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM for photography of Pelagic Birds of the Atlantic Part II
Now the experiences with the Canon RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM. I have to say I was pretty impressed after the first shots. If the camera could catch the bird, the reliabiltity of tracking the eyes with the autofocus was excellent. There the Canon EOS R5 Mark II could beat it predecessor. Image quality, autofocus… Continue reading Test of Canon RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM for photography of Pelagic Birds of the Atlantic Part II
Test of Canon RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM for photography of Pelagic Birds of the Atlantic
For Seabird Photography I personally have been using a consistent set-up for the last years. This includes the professional flagship Canon “sports & journalism” camera recently the EOS 1 D X Mark III with a Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM lens. This in most cases without a teleconverter (TC). If using a teleconverter,… Continue reading Test of Canon RF 200-800mm f6.3-9 IS USM for photography of Pelagic Birds of the Atlantic
Exploring the Pelagic Birds of the Atlantic: A Glimpse at Leach’s Storm-Petrel
We are on a seabird watching tour west of Ireland with Blacksod Sea Safari. On the trip to the Atlantic we pass the island of Inishkea, which my skipper, Toby, highly recommends to me because of the many breeding birds – probably also Storm Petrels – in summer. But I’m not in the mood for… Continue reading Exploring the Pelagic Birds of the Atlantic: A Glimpse at Leach’s Storm-Petrel
Buntfuß-Sturmschwalbe vor Annagh Head in der Grafschaft Mayo in Irland
Annagh Head, ein zerklüfteter und windgepeitschter Felsen an Irlands Westküste, bietet einen erstklassigen Aussichtspunkt zur Beobachtung des dynamischen Vogellebens des Atlantischen Ozeans. Annagh Head ist einer der besten Orte zur Meeresbeobachtung in Westirland. Allerdings wird er relativ wenig von Vogelbeobachtern frequentiert. Anders als einige der anderen berühmten Orte ist eine beeindruckende Meeresbeobachtung nicht von einem… Continue reading Buntfuß-Sturmschwalbe vor Annagh Head in der Grafschaft Mayo in Irland
Birding at Ponta do Albernaz on Flores
In the north of the island of Flores, there are two top birding locations, distanced only about 3km from each other. The one is the village Ponta Delgada to the east, a small site with less than 400 inhabitants, and the lighthouse on the edge of Ponta do Albernaz on the western edge. The lighthouse… Continue reading Birding at Ponta do Albernaz on Flores
Ausflug nach Corvo/ Azoren
Um 9:00 sind wir auf dem Parkplatz oberhalb des Walfang-Museums in Santa Cruz, der alten Fabrica da Baleia do Boqueirao. Die Fahrt startet am Porto do Boqueirao. Unten wartet schon Carlos auf uns, der – trotz Nebensaison – sogar das ganze Boot für diesen Trip voll bekommt. Ok, ein Samstag bei schönem Wetter. Bei nicht… Continue reading Ausflug nach Corvo/ Azoren
Common Moorhen at Ribeira do Ferreiro/ Fajã Grande
The general area of Fajã Grande has a great potential for Birdwatching. Die different habitats include lagoons, streams, woods, coastal areas, small pastures, agricultural fields and 1 little lake. This is a place of magnificent beauty. Take the parking spot on the road between 2 bridges and walk from the main road up to the… Continue reading Common Moorhen at Ribeira do Ferreiro/ Fajã Grande
Azores: birding in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
The Azores are well-known among ornithologists mainly for the fact that many American bird species occur, mainly in fall. Although this group of islands is part of the Western Palearctic (even Europe) on some islands, more Nearctic than Palearctic species have been found. In addition, several endemic taxa breed on the archipelago. The island group… Continue reading Azores: birding in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
Pelagic birding on the Azores
The isle group of the Azores is particularly important for seabirds, which sometimes breed in large numbers or are found here during off-shore migration. Best in summer, but also in September and October, boat trips can give an impression of the importance of the sea area around the Azores with its unique marine ecosystem. From… Continue reading Pelagic birding on the Azores
Hoopoes on Fuerteventura
As the plane gained altitude and the rugged, steep cliffs of the Canary Island of La Palma disappeared more and more in the haze, I decided to come back. Was it the allure of warm semi-desert with cactus like their spurge, the rugged caldera in the northern part of the island, which had thrilled me… Continue reading Hoopoes on Fuerteventura