Eigentlich war ich Ende Februar in Nordbulgarien auf der Suche nach der Rothalsgans (Branta ruficollis). Die angenehmen, warmen und wechselhaften Temperaturen hatten die meisten Rothalsgänse aber schon Anfang Feburar – kurz nach der Jagdsaison – wieder gen Norden getrieben. Trotzdem wollte ich mir Bulgarien im Vorfrühling nicht entgehen lassen. Es hat sich trotzdem gelohnt. Vor… Continue reading Soemmerringii- Dohle in Bulgarien?
Tag: Northern Shrike
Raubwürger in Balzstimmung
Im Brutgebiet lebt der Raubwürger (Lanius excubitor) sehr zurückhaltend. Daher werden die Aufenthaltsräume der Raubwürger von ca. März bis Juli nicht sehr oft entdeckt. Erst zur Zeit der Jungenaufzucht und vor allem kurz nach deren Ausfliegen, ist der Raubwürger besser zu sehen. Dafür wird er im Winter häufiger u.a. in ornitho.de gemeldet. Würde man Balzplätze… Continue reading Raubwürger in Balzstimmung
Nahrungsspektrum des Raubwürgers im Winter
Vor allem zur Brutzeit spießt ein Raubwürger (Lanius excubitor) seine Beute auf Dornen und Stacheldraht auf, um sie entweder besser als Futter bearbeiten zu können oder um die Beute für Notzeiten aufzubewahren. Im Winter scheinen die Nahrungsstrategien anders geartet zu sein. Die norddeutsch-polnische Tiefebene ist ein beliebter Winterrastplatz des Raubwürgers, da zu der Zeit auch… Continue reading Nahrungsspektrum des Raubwürgers im Winter
Great Grey Shrikes in winter in Brandenburg
Having seen the Northern Shrike (Lanius excubitor) sitting in a snowstorm during a trip to Lapland and Finmark in northern Norway in early spring, I decided to pay more attention to discover this bird – which is called Great Grey Shrike, too – in the lowlands of Brandenburg in Winter as well. It turned out,… Continue reading Great Grey Shrikes in winter in Brandenburg
Schwarzstörche über Jüterbog West
Eine Weile heißt es schon, mit dem Spektiv den Horizont abzusuchen. Da erscheinen auf einmal 2 größere Punkte direkt über den Bäumen, gar nicht so weit von dem Aussichtsberg im Naturschutzgebiet Forst Zinna-Jüterbog-Keilberg entfernt. Hey, das ist doch die Silhouette eines Storches – oder? Ja, in der Tat ein Schwarzstorch (Ciconia nigra). Ein Paar kreist… Continue reading Schwarzstörche über Jüterbog West
Great Grey Shrike – a winter surprise in Lapland
During a trip to see the first spring birds in Lapland and Finmark in northern Norway, I discovered a Northern Shrike (Lanius excubitor) which is called Great Grey Shrike, too. The bird was remoteless sitting in a snowstorm in a low birch wood along a road. It was still early May and the landscape was… Continue reading Great Grey Shrike – a winter surprise in Lapland
Birding around Frankfurt Airport – NSG Lampertheimer Altrhein
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the gateway to continental Europe. Many airlines use the Airport as a hub for connecting flights all over the world. If you have some more spare time but only 2 hours between two flights, you might be interested to know, where you can find good places to stretch your legs, enjoy… Continue reading Birding around Frankfurt Airport – NSG Lampertheimer Altrhein
Birding around Frankfurt Airport – Kuehkopf-Knoblochsaue
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the gateway to continental Europe. Many airlines use the Airport as a hub for connecting flights all over the world. If you have spare time between two flight and you are a birdwatcher, you might be interested to know, where you can find good places to stretch your legs, enjoy fresh… Continue reading Birding around Frankfurt Airport – Kuehkopf-Knoblochsaue
Lowland birds in and around Kuehkopf
The nature reserve Kuehkopf-Knoblochsaue (in German: Naturschutzgebiet or NSG Kühkopf-Knoblochsaue) is one of the best sites of riparian forest along the river Rhine. The reserve is the largest protected area in Hesse, with 2,369 hectares. It is located on the right bank of the upper Rhine. Towns nearby are Leeheim, Erfelden, Stockstadt and Biebesheim all… Continue reading Lowland birds in and around Kuehkopf
Birds of heath in Brandenburg
Brandenburg, one of the new federal states is much more influenced by continental climate than the western parts of the country like e.g. Frankfurt am Main. Moreover, this state is not very densely populated at the Polish border. A good reason to call some parts of the country a birds and birders paradise. Breeding pairs… Continue reading Birds of heath in Brandenburg
Great Grey Shrike, Lanius excubitor in the Hochtaunus near Frankfurt
During a short trip to a hiking site near my hometown in the Hochtaunus just 25km from downtown Frankfurt I could observe a beautiful Great Grey Shrike, Lanius excubitor. This Northern Shrike could be seen in perfect light in the afternoon of the 20th of February in an area called Viehweide (cattle pasture) northwest of… Continue reading Great Grey Shrike, Lanius excubitor in the Hochtaunus near Frankfurt
Birding around Frankfurt Airport – Schwanheimer Duene
There are not too many foreign birdwatchers coming to the middle of Germany for just birding. But Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the gateway to continental Europe. Many airlines use the Airport as a hub for connecting flights all over the world. If you have spare time between two flight and you are a birdwatcher, you… Continue reading Birding around Frankfurt Airport – Schwanheimer Duene