A common and familiar sight: a Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) perches at the edge of a forest, a shiny acorn clutched in its powerful beak. With a quick leap, it disappears among the trees—perhaps to bury its find, perhaps to eat it immediately. Hardly any bird seems as busy as this one. But the jay… Continue reading Eurasian Jay: a shiny acorn clutched in its powerful beak
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Eurasian Jay after a Bath
The other afternoon, I was sitting near a shallow birdbath. An Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) hopped to the edge of the shallow birdbath, dived in boldly, and bathed with obvious joy. Drops splashed in all directions until he climbed onto the edge, dripping wet. Then he jumped onto a protruding branch hanging over the bath… Continue reading Eurasian Jay after a Bath
The Eurasian Jay in Literature: A Symbol of Beauty and Mischief
Birds have always found their way into human stories, poems, and metaphors, capturing our imagination with their songs and plumage. Among these avian muses, the Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) stands out. With its striking blue wing bars and complex behavior, this bird has inspired writers across cultures to use it as a symbol of cleverness,… Continue reading The Eurasian Jay in Literature: A Symbol of Beauty and Mischief
Bathing Eurasian Jays in Brandenburg
After a long, hot summer day in the already drought-poor southern Brandenburg, the air still shimmers slightly over the field. The chattering calls of Eurasian Jays (Garrulus glandarius) can be heard in the trees all along. But nothing can be seen. Suddenly, one of the jays lands at the edge of a shallow spring draining… Continue reading Bathing Eurasian Jays in Brandenburg
Eichelhäher in der Literatur: Ein Symbol für Schönheit und Verschmitztheit
Vögel haben schon immer ihren Weg in menschliche Geschichten, Gedichte und Metaphern gefunden und mit ihren Gesängen und ihrem Gefieder unsere Fantasie beflügelt. Unter diesen Vogelmusen sticht der Eichelhäher (Garrulus glandarius) hervor. Mit seinen auffälligen blauen Flügelbinden und seinem komplexen Verhalten hat dieser Vogel Schriftsteller aus aller Welt dazu inspiriert, ihn als Symbol für Klugheit,… Continue reading Eichelhäher in der Literatur: Ein Symbol für Schönheit und Verschmitztheit
Elster mit Würfelnatter als Beute
In der Wildnis inszeniert die Natur fesselnde Dramen, die sich auf völlig unerwartete Weise entfalten. Heute ist der Schauplatz in Bukarest. Der Stirbey-Park wird leider von schauerlicher, lauter Zigeunermusik beschallt. Eine Schande, nirgends ist man davor sicher. Wir klappern verschiedene Stellen ab. Aber nichts zu sehen. Im Herzen des Parks, der einen üppigen alten Baumbestand… Continue reading Elster mit Würfelnatter als Beute
Remote Shots of a male Blackbird feeding nestling
The melodic song of the male Eurasian Blackbird (Turdus merula) could already be heard in late winter. On a recently set up wooden pile in the backyard there was suddenly a finely woven nest – quite open at a height of approx. 1.80 m. So a pair of Eurasian Blackbirds had set up their nest… Continue reading Remote Shots of a male Blackbird feeding nestling
The Cunning Magpie: A Feathered Hunter’s Encounter with a Serpent in Romania
In the wilderness, nature stages captivating dramas that unfold in completely unexpected ways. Today the scene is in Bucharest. Unfortunately, Stirbey Park is filled with horrible, loud gypsy music. It’s a shame, nowhere is you safe from it. We check out different places. But nothing to see. In the heart of the park, which features… Continue reading The Cunning Magpie: A Feathered Hunter’s Encounter with a Serpent in Romania
Bird photography in your backyard: What to consider
20 small birds are constantly on the move between a garden bush and the nearby birdhouse. Right away I can identify Great Tits (Parus major), Blue Tits (Cyanistes caeruleus), Nuthatches (Sitta europaea), Greenfinches (Chloris chloris), Goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis) and House Sparrows (Passer domesticus). While Great Tits and Blue Tits prefer to fly to the feeder,… Continue reading Bird photography in your backyard: What to consider
Eurasian Jay with a beak defect
The beak is one of the most important tools for birds to access food sources. This is of course no different for the Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius). It is all the more astonishing how skilfully beak defects are compensated for in affected bird species. Thus only after looking at the photos of a Eurasian Jay… Continue reading Eurasian Jay with a beak defect
Eichelhäher im handfesten Streit im Winter
Eine ausdrucksstarke, dynamische Szene der sich im Flug vehement streitenden Eichelhäher (Garrulus glandarius) ist kein Kinderspiel. Die beiden Streithähne sind großartig mit offenen Flügeln und den schönen Farben vor der offensichtlich winterlichen Kulisse in Szene gesetzt. Ein echter Tanz der Häher. Ein wunderbar dynamisches und lebendiges Bild! Die technische Umsetzung heißt in erster Linie beide… Continue reading Eichelhäher im handfesten Streit im Winter
Turkish sick jay with begging young bird on Black Sea coast
The view of the blue sea through the pines and chestnut trees is really impressive. Well-known calls reveal that Eurasian Jays (Garrulus glandarius) initially roam around the hotel invisibly. Then I see them too. They are 2 birds of the same species. One looks amazingly disheveled, the other is obviously a hatchling that wants to… Continue reading Turkish sick jay with begging young bird on Black Sea coast