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 Crane (Grus grus)
The Common Crane is an impressive bird found across many parts of Europe. It lives in wetlands such as moors, marshes, and wet meadows. Known for its elegant appearance, spectacular courtship dance, and loud, trumpet-like calls, the crane is...
Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata)
The Eurasian Curlew is the largest wading bird in Europe, known for its slim and elegant appearance and its long, curved beak. It blends perfectly into wet meadows and moorlands, making it a master of camouflage. Not only is it fascinating to look at, but its melancholic, flute-like calls are also...
European crested tit (Lophophanes cristatus)
The Crested Tit is easily recognized by its distinctive feather crest that looks like a small crown. This striking tit species is mainly found in coniferous forests, where it skillfully climbs through branches in search of food. Its preference for...
Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) belongs to the family of waterfowl (Anatidae) and is the most widespread goose worldwide. Its original habitat is in North America, where it is a characteristic bird of lowlands and breeds at inland lakes in prairie and agricultural areas. Its migration in characteristic V-formation to wintering grounds and back to breeding sites in the spring symbolizes in
Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
The cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) is a member of the Cuculiformes and includes birds such as the roadrunners, anis, and coucals. This species is a widespread summer migrant to Europe and Asia, and it winters in Africa. The cuckoo is a brood parasite, which means it lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species, specifically targeting hosts like the dunnock, meadow pipit, and others.
Eurasian coot (Fulica atra)
The Eurasian coot belongs to the rail family (Rallidae) and has dark plumage. Its head and neck are dark gray to black, and the body appears dark brown to black. The bill is white, and the eyes are red. It prefers to live in still or slow-flowing bodies of water such as lakes, ponds, or riverbanks and feeds on aquatic plants, insects, mollusks, crustaceans, and small fish.