Identification of the Long-tailed Tit ssp. caudatus in Middle Europe

Now they are moving from the north again. A chatty flock of tits in autumnal Germany could also contain Long-tailed Tits (Aegithalos caudatus) with a largely or even completely white head, which are often immediately counted as Aegithalos caudatus caudatus. The Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) exhibits complex global variation, with 19 subspecies recognized. They can… Continue reading Identification of the Long-tailed Tit ssp. caudatus in Middle Europe

Long-tailed Tit ssp. caudatus in Germany

A flock of Chickadees and Tits in the middle of the mountains right in the middle of Germany in hazy weather with low-lying clouds combined with drizzle, chilly wind from the west might contain white-headed Long-tailed Tits, which are normally immediately counted as Aegithalos caudatus caudatus. The Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus) exhibits complex global variation… Continue reading Long-tailed Tit ssp. caudatus in Germany

Observation site for spring migration on the river Oder

After having presented protected nature areas in the Havellaendisches Luch or the Guelper See, a recent blog was dealing with the Oder valley in general and The National Park Lower Oder especially. The National Park protects a flood plain, the last still intact in large parts of the estuary of Central Europe. A rainy, cloudy… Continue reading Observation site for spring migration on the river Oder