There stand four Bar-tailed Godwits (Limosa lapponica) on the sandbank, seemingly completely relaxed. They probe the damp sand and walk a few meters further, allowing themselves to be observed remarkably well. For bird photographers, this is precisely the moment one hopes for. The southern Baltic coast serves as an important stopover area for migratory shorebirds.… Continue reading 4 Bar-tailed Godwits on a Sandbank
Tag: Waders
Exhausted on the sandbank: A Dunlin at the shores of the Baltic Sea
There it sits. A Dunlin (Calidris alpina) rests amidst damp sand and small pools of water, while other shorebirds nearby continue to forage. The small wader appears remarkably unperturbed by my presence. The Dunlin is one of the most common shorebirds in European coastal regions. During migration, it stops over at the North and Baltic… Continue reading Exhausted on the sandbank: A Dunlin at the shores of the Baltic Sea
Birdwatching in Sicily: Lago Preola e Gorghi Tondi NR
The wetlands lie hidden amidst intensively farmed land. When traveling in western Sicily and suddenly finding yourself before a still expanse of water framed by reeds and dense undergrowth, everything seems almost unrealistically peaceful for a moment. Only the rhythmic calls of the Hoopoe (Upupa epops) provide a background sound. This is exactly what a… Continue reading Birdwatching in Sicily: Lago Preola e Gorghi Tondi NR