Am frühen Morgen ist im Schilf im Vorfeld des Seeufers schnell Aktivität zu vernehmen. So ist schon von weitem der Stentorrohrsänger (Acrocephalus stentoreus) zu hören. Überall dort, wo die Art vorkommt, fällt sie tatsächlich am ehesten durch ihren kräftigen Gesang auf, der dem anderer großer Teichrohrsänger – wie unserem Drosselrohrsänger (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) – ähnelt und… Continue reading Stentorrohrsänger am Nasser-Stausse in Südägypten
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Inhabitant near Nasser-dam: Clamorous Reed-Warbler
In the early morning, activity can quickly be heard in the reeds in front of the lake shore. The Clamorous Reed-Warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus) can be heard from afar. In fact, wherever the species occurs, it is most conspicuous for its powerful song, which is similar to that of other great reed warblers – such as… Continue reading Inhabitant near Nasser-dam: Clamorous Reed-Warbler
Nationalpark Pilanesberg: a heaven not only for Kingfishers
In the surrounding bushes of the Tidodi Dam there is loud bustle already. In the gallery forest around, numerous birds such as the Grey-headed Kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala) enjoy the first sun beams. Haze floats above the water. It is morning shortly after sunrise. The surrounding trees of the dam form a small gallery forest, which… Continue reading Nationalpark Pilanesberg: a heaven not only for Kingfishers
Shalatayn – birding in the south-east corner of the WP
The main target of the trip was the Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotus). This uncommon resident breeder of the south-east corner of Egypt can be found sporadically from Gebel Elba down to the Somali border. The best place to see the species is at Bir Shalatayn. Here a dozen of these vultures can be seen feeding… Continue reading Shalatayn – birding in the south-east corner of the WP