Some Germans have a bird – A short birding trip through the German language
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
When researching the origin of this saying, I figured it pertained to snares that were used to catch thrushes until better times prevailed. But no, there is another reason for this surprisingly creative way of describing the gruesome killing of a creature: the characteristics of hunting in Germany. You know, cavity breeders.
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