During a last visit to the North Frisian Wadden Sea in 2014, Barbara and me also visited Hallig Hooge for a one day birding trip. Although we didn’t score a notable rarity (despite the valuable …
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Avocet vs. Shelduck
On a recent trip to Amrum, North Frisia, I observed an example of parental defensive behaviour that was as impressive as it seemed overacted.. A pair of Pied Avocets (Recurvirostra avosetta) was feeding in a …
Continue readingWadden Sea, again!
Recently I went for a short visit to the wadden sea national park again. I spent some great days at Hamburger Hallig and Amrum.
Continue readingThe „Albatross posture“ of the Caspian Gull
The posture Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) frequently adopts during its long call, with wings raised and head held vertical, has been described as diagnostic for the species (Klein & Buchheim, Limicola 17, 21-26, 2003; Gibbins, …
Continue readingHerons, Egrets, Black Stork & Spoonbill
In April, I had the opportunity to visit Bence Máté’s incredible bird photo „park“ in Pusztaszer, Hungary – bird photography through mirrored windows. Now I found the time to edit the images I took in …
Continue readingBirding break to Madrid
Following an invitation, I had the chance to accompany my friend Christoph Roland on a short birding break to Madrid in mid-December. We spent two days of great winter-birding in the fun and relaxing company …
Continue reading(Wander)falken in Graz
Der zumindest namentlich weithin bekannte und, mit Ausnahme der Antarktis, nahezu weltweit verbreitete Wanderfalke lebt in Österreich vorwiegend in felsigen Mittelgebirgsregionen. Besonders im Winter erscheint die Art aber auch im Hügel- und Flachland. Das Grazer …
Continue readingBack from the Po Delta
During the last five days, I was guiding a group of BirdLife Austria through the Po Delta/Italy. We had wonderful observations of many of the wanted species. I finished the trip report (in german) while …
Continue readingGreat Northern Diver
Today I joined the twitch of a Great Northern Diver (Gavia immer) at Neue Donau, Vienna. The bird was reported as an adult yesterday and was still present at noon. It showed very well at …
Continue readingFöhr & Sylt
Spring is finally in full swing, also in North Frisia. Most birds started breeding, the colonies of seabirds are occupied and many migrants such as Golden Plover, Brent Goose and Red Knot have left or …
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