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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Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica)
The barn swallow is a small, agile songbird known for its elegant flight and long tail streamers. With its shiny black-blue feathers and reddish-brown throat, it is one of the most recognizable swallows in...
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 …
European bee-eater (Merops apiaster)
The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is predominantly found in the southern and central regions of Europe, in North and South Africa, and in the western parts of Asia. This bird species is highly migratory but overwinters in the tropical regions of Africa, while the populations in South Africa are resident throughout the year. They prefer open landscapes such as forests, river valleys, meadows, and plains, as well as cultivated areas with scattered trees. In Africa, bee-eaters also inhabit savannas near lakes and cultivated lands. In Germany, it is also a breeding bird that regularly visits.
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
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