10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Quite recently, it has started to expand inland, along the river Rhone and to the South of Germany, where it is now an uncommon but conspicious breeder. A different form ( atlantis ) which may or may not constitute a separate species, is found on the Azores, Fuerteventura, and the Canary Islands.

Europe 123

Europe Spain Italy Ireland 123

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 7, 2011

The Common Swifts have left Germany behind as their journey South has begun. They are the first of our migrant breeders to go, and they are gone by the beginning of August. The theatre of the evening sky that soothes the mind and brings to rest the hot summer days is over. That is early.

Elephants 167

Elephants Neglecting Europe Birds 167

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 5, 2012

It also used to be a rather common bird in the South of Germany, but the German population has crashed and collapsed (almost?) If it still breeds in Germany at all, which it might do, it is so rare by now that pairs do not get reported to anywhere except to the relevant nature conservation authorities. That was it.

Cattle 118

Cattle Germany Iran Breeders 118

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Yes, Germans were a particularly supersticious breed in the days of old, and would not dare to use the word devil even when cursing. This model was very popular in Germany in the 1970s and 1980s and it was commonly called “Ente“ (duck) due to its round hood. You know, cavity breeders.

Germany 183

Germany Birds Hunters Owls 183

10,000 Birds

JULY 26, 2015

Germany is currently experiencing its hottest June and July ever, and temperatures in the last few weeks have rarely been below 33°C (91°F), sometimes reaching nearly 40°C (103°F). alba : yellow in non-breeding season (usually less bright than egretta ), entirely black in breeding season. It’s bad.

North America 171

North America Europe America Asia 171