Als die Sonne hinter dem Horizont versinkt und lange Schatten über den Waldboden wirft, soll das Reich der Eulen im Nationalpark “Sächsische Schweiz“ aufgesucht werden. In den geheimnisvollen Stunden zwischen Dämmerung und Morgengrauen werden sie lebendig. Bei jedem Schritt scheint der Wald den Beobachter in eine Symphonie aus raschelnden Blättern und fernen Rufen einzuhüllen. Während… Continue reading Sperlingskauz im Nationalpark “Sächsische Schweiz”
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Recommendations for a stay in the Stelvio National Park
On the edge of the majestic Alps, where rugged peaks rise into the sky and – supposedly – untouched landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see, lies the enchanting Zugspitz region. Embedded in this breathtaking expanse lies the Eibsee, a green-blue sparkling jewel in the middle of the mountain forest. In the early,… Continue reading Recommendations for a stay in the Stelvio National Park
Great Spotted Woodpecker´s nestbox project
The sound is bright and harsh, almost metallic. It’s clear something hollow is being hammered, and not by accident. A quick glance confirms the suspicion: a Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) is chiseling away at a wooden bird nest box. Not on a tree trunk, as expected, but right around the entrance hole of a… Continue reading Great Spotted Woodpecker´s nestbox project
Bird photography in your own garden: use of a camouflage tent
At the beginning of last winter, I watched with interest the hustle and bustle around the bird table in our garden during breakfast. It was a beautiful morning with sunshine. A Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) kept coming to the bird feeder because he thought he would find sunflower seeds there. A little later, a… Continue reading Bird photography in your own garden: use of a camouflage tent
Eurasian Pygmy-Owl in Saxon Switzerland National Park south of Dresden
As the sun sinks behind the horizon and casts long shadows across the forest floor, the kingdom of owls in the “Saxon Switzerland” National Park should be visited. In the mysterious hours between dusk and dawn they come to life. With every step the forest shines into the observer to envelop a symphony of rustling… Continue reading Eurasian Pygmy-Owl in Saxon Switzerland National Park south of Dresden
Vogelfotografie im eigenen Garten: Was zu beachten ist
20 Kleinvögeln sind ständig zwischen einem Gartengebüsch und dem nahen Vogelhaus unterwegs. Auf Anhieb kann ich Kohlmeise (Parus major), Blaumeise (Cyanistes caeruleus), Kleiber (europ.) (Sitta europaea), Grünfink (Chloris chloris), Stieglitz (Carduelis carduelis) und Haussperling (Passer domesticus) identifizieren. Während Kohl- und Blaumeisen bevorzugt das Futterhaus anfliegen, picken Grünfinken, Stieglitze und Haussperlinge an dem Futter, welches auf… Continue reading Vogelfotografie im eigenen Garten: Was zu beachten ist
Elster mit Würfelnatter als Beute
In der Wildnis inszeniert die Natur fesselnde Dramen, die sich auf völlig unerwartete Weise entfalten. Heute ist der Schauplatz in Bukarest. Der Stirbey-Park wird leider von schauerlicher, lauter Zigeunermusik beschallt. Eine Schande, nirgends ist man davor sicher. Wir klappern verschiedene Stellen ab. Aber nichts zu sehen. Im Herzen des Parks, der einen üppigen alten Baumbestand… Continue reading Elster mit Würfelnatter als Beute
Discovery of the Black Sittella (Daphoenositta miranda) in the Central Highlands of PNG
While exploring the Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea, I came across a remarkable bird, the Black Sittella (Daphoenositta miranda). This species belongs to the Neosittidae family and is native to several mountainous regions of New Guinea. In this blog, I would like to share my observations and findings about this rare bird. The Black… Continue reading Discovery of the Black Sittella (Daphoenositta miranda) in the Central Highlands of PNG
The Cunning Magpie: A Feathered Hunter’s Encounter with a Serpent in Romania
In the wilderness, nature stages captivating dramas that unfold in completely unexpected ways. Today the scene is in Bucharest. Unfortunately, Stirbey Park is filled with horrible, loud gypsy music. It’s a shame, nowhere is you safe from it. We check out different places. But nothing to see. In the heart of the park, which features… Continue reading The Cunning Magpie: A Feathered Hunter’s Encounter with a Serpent in Romania
Sperlingskauz am Eibsee
Am Rande der majestätischen Alpen, wo schroffe Gipfel in den Himmel ragen und sich – vermeintlich – unberührte Landschaften erstrecken, soweit das Auge reicht, liegt das bezaubernde Zugspitz-Gebiet. Eingebettet in diese atemberaubende Weite liegt der Eibsee, ein grün-blau funkelndes Juwel mitten im Bergwald. Im zeitigen, teils noch klirrend-kalten Frühjahr ist der Sperlingskauz (Glaucidium passerinum) zu… Continue reading Sperlingskauz am Eibsee
Bird photography in your backyard: What to consider
20 small birds are constantly on the move between a garden bush and the nearby birdhouse. Right away I can identify Great Tits (Parus major), Blue Tits (Cyanistes caeruleus), Nuthatches (Sitta europaea), Greenfinches (Chloris chloris), Goldfinches (Carduelis carduelis) and House Sparrows (Passer domesticus). While Great Tits and Blue Tits prefer to fly to the feeder,… Continue reading Bird photography in your backyard: What to consider
The Nuthatch: distributed in China too
A Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) perches on a branch and surveys its surroundings with its beady eyes. Its small, round body is well camouflaged against the bark of the tree. With its long, pointed beak, it scans the cracks in the bark for insects, spiders and other small prey. It also eats nuts, seeds, and… Continue reading The Nuthatch: distributed in China too