Why a Once-Common Bird Is Disappearing: the Eurasian Tree Sparrow

In the past, it was simply part of the scenery. Anyone walking along village streets, passing by barns, or traveling through the countryside would hear the lively chirping of small sparrow flocks almost everywhere. Amidst hedges, fruit trees, and stables, the Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) was a familiar companion of daily life. Today, however,… Continue reading Why a Once-Common Bird Is Disappearing: the Eurasian Tree Sparrow

A day for birders in the Black Forest, Euro BirdWatch in South-west Germany

The pan-european “Euro BirdWatch” major event will perform this year for the 20th times. As in Switzerland the migratory birds on their way south are observed on this weekend of 5/6 October 2013 at the invitation of BirdLife International in 33 European and Central Asian countries. On Sunday, 6th October the “Euro BirdWatch” is organized… Continue reading A day for birders in the Black Forest, Euro BirdWatch in South-west Germany