Der Weg ist steil, die Sonne brennt – schottlanduntypisch – von einem fast wolkenlosen Himmel, die Schweißperlen stehen uns Wanderern auf der Stirn. Da fällt ein großer Schatten auf uns. Der Blick geht gegen den Himmel. Wir können es kaum glauben. Direkt über uns zieht gemächlich und ohne uns offensichtlich zu beachten ein ausgewachsener Steinadler… Continue reading Fotografie der Vögel am Beinn Eighe/ Schottland
Tag: Golden Eagle
Dem Schreiadler ins Nest gucken
Gucken und warten! Manchmal stundenlang, immer wieder mit dem Fernglas auf und über den gegenüberliegenden bewaldeten Hang schauen. Manchmal – am Nachmittag – muß man gegen das Licht blicken, was sehr unangenehm ist. Wobei das Laubwerk der Baumkronen jetzt Mitte April nur noch spärliche Lücken bietet. In ein paar Tagen sind die Bäume dicht belaubt.… Continue reading Dem Schreiadler ins Nest gucken
Tripreport Carpathians of Slovakia, June 2014
After having visited the Carpathians of Slovakia in April mainly for Hazel grouse photography, I wanted to observe different birds in the same area. In preparation I ordered a birdlist of the species from a local guide which birds might be possible and got the
Golden Eagle at the Laguna de Gallocanta/ Spain
Going for Laguna de Gallocanta, this lake on 1,000 m asl in the middle of Northern Spain, seems to be good for impressive numbers of wintering birds as well as for surprises. Some years ago, there has been observations of a Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis). Actually, I wanted to watch and photograph Common Cranes (Grus… Continue reading Golden Eagle at the Laguna de Gallocanta/ Spain
Baffin Shackleton Snow Boot, customer review
After some reviews-blogs had been written in bird-lens.com about photo equipment as the Canon EOS 1 Mark IV or the Canon EOS 1DX and the Canon 400mm f4 DO I think, I write also a short experience review of the Baffin Men’s Shackleton Snow Boot, because I ‘m often asked about my experiences not only with camera… Continue reading Baffin Shackleton Snow Boot, customer review
White-tailed Eagle catching fish in Norway
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) are now at least in the eastern part of Middle Europe (as East Germany or Poland) a familiar sight . Nevertheless, it is not easy to photograph an eagle on close range. The animals are not extremely shy towards people, but they show respect and thus quite a distance from people… Continue reading White-tailed Eagle catching fish in Norway
Spring migration and birds of prey in Extremadura – April 2013
In spring 2013, there will be an ornithological study tour to the region of Extremadura, southwesternSpain. It includes the provinces ofBadajozand Cáceres east of the border withPortugal, and is not only famous for the best-preserved medieval monuments inSpainbut among nature lovers for its unique combination of oak woodlands, grasslands, agricultural landscapes, lakes and rocky regions.… Continue reading Spring migration and birds of prey in Extremadura – April 2013