Das Rebhuhn in der Eifel

Ende August ist die Zeit um auf dem Kaaner Feld im Maifeld in der östlichen Eifel Mornellregenpfeifer (Eudromias morinellus) auf einer Zugrast mitten im mitteleuropäischen Binnenland zu sehen. Noch hat sich dichter Nebel über die Hochebene südlich von Mayen gelegt. Die Zeit der Warterei wird mir durch einen Trupp Rebhühner (Perdix perdix) verkürzt. Eine Familie… Continue reading Das Rebhuhn in der Eifel

Searching for Eurasian dotterel on migration through Middle Europe

The Eurasian dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) is a member of the plover family which migrates from northern Europe, where it breeds, to North Africa, where it winters. In the Middle Rhine area (Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse) the Eurasian dotterel was considered to be a rare vagrant until recently. Only through systematic migration surveys, a large number of… Continue reading Searching for Eurasian dotterel on migration through Middle Europe

The Dotterel – migration pattern in Germany in autumn 2015

Only during migration you will find this cute, little bird of the high Arctic in Germany. The charismatic Eurasian Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus or Eudromias morinellus) has now a loyal fan base, which explores specifically known staggering sites from mid-August for a few week. A good option is, to look for additionally for appropriatec locations in… Continue reading The Dotterel – migration pattern in Germany in autumn 2015

Where to find Eurasian dotterel on migration in Germany

A Eurasian dotterel (Charadrius morinellus or Eudromias morinellus) is a cute little bird of the northern landscapes of Scandinavia. The Dotterel is a member of the plover family which migrates between the breeding grounds in northern Europe to North Africa, where it winters. In a roosting place they often behave quite familiar and usually persist even… Continue reading Where to find Eurasian dotterel on migration in Germany