10,000 Birds

MAY 26, 2024

All this changed with protection. These are African, sub-Saharan, vultures that were unknown in Europe until recent times. Now the chances of Ruppell’s getting caught up in Griffon flocks and straying north into Europe are much higher, simply because there are so many more Griffons making the journey.

Africa 244

Africa Morocco Senegal Europe 244

10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2024

If you see a flock of kestrels in southern Europe, then the chances are that they will be Lessers, for the Common Kestrel never flocks, though occasionally in summer you will see a family hunting together. And unlike the Common Kestrel, Lessers are highly gregarious.

Falcons 205

Falcons Spain Europe 2012 205

10,000 Birds

JULY 10, 2014

, and at the same time not grumpy enough to make them draw their guns (yep – it’s a true story, but do not trust the first impression: they were rough on the outside and soft on the inside, e.g. being fiercely protective of stray dogs and cats – that particular guy kept about five dogs and 15 cats, and they all lived together peacefully).

Serbia 244

Serbia Stray Dog Protection Botswana 244