In den frühen Morgenstunden, wenn die Wiesen noch von Tau bedeckt sind, sind Wiesenpieper (Anthus pratensis) besonders aktiv. Der Tau schützt ihre Nahrung – meist kleine Insekten und Spinnen – vor dem Austrocknen, wodurch diese leichter zu finden sind. Durch die Kühle des Morgens sind sie noch ganz klamm. Wiesenpieper bewegen sich geschickt durch die… Continue reading Juveniler Wiesenpieper im Morgentau
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Küstenseeschwalbe im Anflug mit gefangenem Fisch
Vor kurzem hatte ich die schöne Gelegenheit, eine Küstenseeschwalbe (Sterna paradisaea) auf ihrem Rückflug mit einem gefangenen Fisch an der Südküste Irlands zu beobachten und zu fotografieren. Diesen eleganten Vogel in Aktion zu erleben, ist natürlich immer ein wirklich bemerkenswertes Erlebnis. Aber diesmal waren die Umstände perfekt. Wir positionieren uns in einem Gebiet, das zur… Continue reading Küstenseeschwalbe im Anflug mit gefangenem Fisch
Juvenile meadow pipit in the morning dew of Ireland
In the early morning hours, when the meadows are still covered in dew, meadow pipits (Anthus pratensis) are particularly active. The dew protects their food – mostly small insects and spiders – from drying out, making them easier to find. The coolness of the morning means they are still quite damp. Meadow pipits move skilfully… Continue reading Juvenile meadow pipit in the morning dew of Ireland
Arctic Tern with caught fish on return flight
I recently had the incredible opportunity to observe and photograph a male Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea) during its return flight with a caught fish on the southern coast of Ireland. Witnessing this elegant bird in action was a truly remarkable experience. We positioned ourselves in an area known for Arctic Tern activity, hoping to capture… Continue reading Arctic Tern with caught fish on return flight
Roseate Terns at Lady’s Island in southern Ireland
Imagine walking along the tranquil shores of the Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean, the rhythmic waves gently touching the sand. Suddenly a delicate bird catches your eye – its slender shape and graceful flight are a testament to nature’s elegance. This is the Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii), a very bright, graceful seabird that occasionally displays… Continue reading Roseate Terns at Lady’s Island in southern Ireland
Egypt- a birding trip in spring migration time
INTRODUCTION With the lifting of the corona restrictions, “normal” trips are now possible again. From the end of 2022, I was planning a vacation in April next year. The aim was to visit Egypt again after a long time, on the one hand to round off the West Palearctic bird list and on the other… Continue reading Egypt- a birding trip in spring migration time
AZERBAIJAN – a birding trip in late migration time
INTRODUCTION The goal was to use 4 days off and a public holiday to go on another birding trip to a distant country after the corona pandemic had ended. This was also a reconnaissance trip to investigate birding destinations in western Asia. We didn’t want to linger long with stopovers at any airport. So the… Continue reading AZERBAIJAN – a birding trip in late migration time
Juvenile Goshawk in Anatolian sky
An Accipiter hawk does fly low over the nicely constructed road south of Erzurum. I jump out of the car and keep on shooting with my Canon EF 400mm 1:4 DO IS II USM on a Canon EOS R 5. At home, I sort out the images. When viewing in Lightroom, my first thought is:… Continue reading Juvenile Goshawk in Anatolian sky
MONTENEGRO – a birding trip to the south-western Balkan in May
INTRODUCTION The main goal was to carry out the first vacation in post-Corona times. For this purpose, we were looking for a country that is rather relaxed when it comes to entering the country. Also in the foreground is to relax and to photograph the Rock Partridge or a few good eastern European Warblers and… Continue reading MONTENEGRO – a birding trip to the south-western Balkan in May