As spring breathes new life into the landscapes of the Mediterranean, it also marks the return of one of the region’s most remarkable avian inhabitants: Eleonora’s Falcon. Named after Eleonor of Arborea, a 14th-century Sardinian ruler known for her progressive conservation laws, this falcon is not only a symbol of natural beauty but also of… Continue reading Eleonora’s Falcon: The Spring Return of a Master Predator
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Eleonorenfalken: Die Rückkehr im Frühling in Mallorca
Der Frühling haucht den Landschaften des Mittelmeers neues Leben ein und markiert auch die Rückkehr eines der bemerkenswertesten Vogelbewohner der Region: des Eleonorenfalken (Falco eleonorae). Dieser Falke, der nach Eleonore von Arborea benannt ist, einer sardischen Herrscherin aus dem 14. Jahrhundert, die für ihre fortschrittlichen Naturschutzgesetze bekannt ist, ist nicht nur ein Symbol natürlicher Schönheit,… Continue reading Eleonorenfalken: Die Rückkehr im Frühling in Mallorca
Eleonora’s Falcon (Falco eleonorae) on Mallorca
Spotting Eleonora’s Falcon (Falco eleonorae) in mid-April can be quite futile. By then, these falcons are still en route to their summer destinations in the Mediterranean, typically arriving in late April and May. Although I have never visited the island due to its popularity among tourists, a friend shared a memorable experience. During his visit,… Continue reading Eleonora’s Falcon (Falco eleonorae) on Mallorca
Caspian Tern on southern shores
„Among the vast hordes of sea birds nesting in the great colonies of the southern Atlantic and Gulf coasts, this king of all the terns may be seen climbing into the air on its long, strong wings, its big red bill wide open, yelling out its loud raucous cry of defiance. As the dominant, ruling… Continue reading Caspian Tern on southern shores