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

Herbstzug 2015 des Mornellregenpfeifers

Ein Vogel der hohen Arktis ist der Mornellregenpfeifer (Charadrius morinellus oder Eudromias morinellus). Nicht zuletzt aufgrund seines „putzigen“ Aussehens ist dieser nette kleine Vogel, der im Herbst aus den nördlichen Brutgebieten Skandinaviens nach Süden zieht, eine Art, auf die Vogelbeobachter achten. Im Frühjahr werden vor allem die Küstengebiete bevorzugt. Im Herbst zeigen sich Mornellregenpfeifer an… Continue reading Herbstzug 2015 des Mornellregenpfeifers

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