10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Storks, Ibises and Spoonbills goes on to give greater detail of the former nesting sites in Europe: it could once be found “in southern Germany and Austria, in the valleys of the upper Rhine and Danube Rivers, and in the Alps of Switzerland, Italy and Germany, and perhaps in Hungary and Greece”.

Morocco 240

Morocco Austria Algeria Germany 240

10,000 Birds

MARCH 22, 2019

Early in 1482, Mary of Burgundy, sovereign regnant of the Duchy of Burgundy and consort of Archduke Maximilian I of Austria, embarked on a falconry hunt with her husband and several knights. If you find a bottle of Duchesse de Bourgogne, raise a glass and spare a thought for poor Mary of Burgundy and the unknown fate of her sparrowhawk.

Hunting 113

Hunting France Falcons Horses 113

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Yet, here I am, back from Austria, minus one Black Woodpecker sighting. And then, in that perfect, peaceful moment, I will raise my hand, making sure the bird can see it clearly, and I will extend my middle finger high. And if I dip again? Well, that doesn’t even bear thinking about. I better not miss this bird again.

Woodpeckers 100

Woodpeckers Austria Europe Hungary 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2011

After meeting the woman of his dreams, he moved to Austria where he now has the coolest job in the world making awesome toys for birders ( Swarovski Optik product manager ). to have and raise children. Should we see a parallel between the alpine accentor and traditional populations of the highest mountains in the world?

2011 225

2011 Breeders Breeding Deer 225