In der Friedländer Große Wiese vor allem südlich von Mariawerth aber auch nördlich von Heinrichswalde konnten Anfang November in nur gut 2 Stunden am frühen Morgen gut 3000 Saatgänse (Anser fabalis) gesehen werden. Offensichtlich flogen sie aus dem NSG “Galenbecker See” auf. Die bevorzugten Übernachtungsplätze müssen wohl der Polder 1 bei Heinrichswalde und der große… Continue reading Taigasaatgänse im Binnenland Vorpommerns
Tag: Greylag Goose
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) on Norderney
Norderney, the most densely populated island in the german Wadden Sea is with good reason called a bird paradise. Terns, Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta), Common Redshank (Tringa tetanus) , Brent Geese (Branta bernicla), Greylag Geese (Anser anser)and many other birds of water are to be found there, as well as the rare Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea… Continue reading Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) on Norderney
Snowy surprise for Cranes & Geese in nature reserve Kuehkopf-Knoblochsaue in Germany
Although the winter’s chill hold finally broke last week the wintertime is not over, already. The mild conditions and temperatures of up to around 8 degrees did not last for a long time. By 19th a Scandinavian high pressure was fully in charge and a strengthening easterly flow and increasing cloud cover ensured that temperatures… Continue reading Snowy surprise for Cranes & Geese in nature reserve Kuehkopf-Knoblochsaue in Germany
Early fall images from the Leinetal/ Hannover
The valley of the river „Leine“ and the surrounding hills called “Leinebergland” is not famous of being one of Germany´s birding hot spots. But a excursion to that charming countryside between the cities of Hildesheim to the east and Hameln to the west has to offer surprisingly good locations to shoot images of excellent birds.… Continue reading Early fall images from the Leinetal/ Hannover