Birds of Our Observations
Let yourself be inspired by our fascinating observations from the past years and discover the diverse world of nature. Here, we regularly present a compilation of our latest discoveries and observations.
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Common buzzard (Buteo buteo)
The Common Buzzard is one of the most well-known birds of prey in Central Europe. With its impressive wingspan and variable coloring, it is easy to spot for both experienced bird watchers and beginners. Thanks to its ability to adapt to different...
Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros)
The Black Redstart is a small, active songbird that has adapted well to life in cities and towns. With its bright red tail and the contrasting black feathers of the male, it is easy to recognize. This bird is known for its love of human settlements and can often be seen on walls, roofs, or in parks, where it hunts for ...
Black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
The Black-crowned Night-Heron is a fascinating bird that is most active during dusk and night. During the day, it usually stays quietly hidden in trees, often in large groups. As darkness falls, this...
Eurasian bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula)
The Bullfinch, also known as the Eurasian Bullfinch, is one of the most striking songbirds in our forests. The male is especially noticeable with its bright red chest. Despite its vibrant colors, the Bullfinch is often a quiet and reserved bird, mostly found in...
Common blackbird (Turdus merula)
The blackbird is more than just a common sight in European gardens. Its distinctive song and the striking black plumage of the male have made it an unmistakable symbol of our native birdlife. But what makes the blackbird so special? Why is it an …
Black paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone atrocaudata)
The black paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone atrocaudata), also known as Sankōchō in Japan, is a striking migratory bird from the flycatcher family. It is characterized by a long, distinctive tail, which in males can be up to twice the length of the head-body length.
Blue rock thrush (Monticola solitarius)
The Blue rock thrush, also known as Monticola solitarius, is a fascinating bird belonging to the order of passerines. With a length of about 20 centimeters, it is slightly smaller than the Starling, but its striking coloration and elusive behavior make it an interesting sight.
Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus)
The black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus), formerly known as Larus ridibundus, inhabits wide areas of the northern Palearctic, from Iceland and Ireland to Kamchatka, as a small species of gull. It prefers to breed in the littoral zones of larger inland waters but has increasingly also been found nesting on coasts in recent times. In northern Central Europe, the species is a common breeding bird and winters in large numbers in Central and Western Europe. The gull reaches a body length of 35 to 39 cm and a wingspan of
Brown-eared bulbul (Hypsipetes amaurotis)
The Orphean Bulbul (Hypsipetes amaurotis) is native to East Asia. It is extremely common within the northern part of its range and can be found from southern Sakhalin to the northern Philippines. Measuring about 28 cm in length, Orphean Bulbuls are gray-brown with brown cheeks and a long tail. Although they prefer wooded areas, they easily adapt to urban and rural environments, and their loud, squeaky calls are familiar in most areas of Japan.
Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) Japan
The Black-eared Kite (Milvus migrans lineatus) is a subspecies of the Black Kite (Milvus migrans) that is found in various regions of Asia.
The Black-eared Kite is a medium-sized bird of prey, measuring about 45–55 centimeters in length with a wingspan of up to 150 centimeters. The distinguishing feature of this subspecies is the black patch of feathers on the sides of the head, located behind the eyes, which gives it its name. Its
Blakiston's fish owl (Bubo blakistoni)
The Blakiston's fish owl, also known as Bubo blakistoni, is one of the world's largest owl species. This impressive owl is capable of catching fish and is specialized for living in aquatic environments.
Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus)
The blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) prefers woodlands, parks, gardens, farmland, and other open landscapes. Where blue tits live, they are often found in groups of up to 20 birds. Typically, males and females are together, but there are also groups of just males or females. They usually build their nests in tree cavities, but nes