Some Germans have a bird – A short birding trip through the German language
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
“Rabeneltern” – raven parents Raven parents, raven mothers, raven fathers – shame on you all, for you are neglecting your children. When researching the origin of this saying, I figured it pertained to snares that were used to catch thrushes until better times prevailed. Thushing means strangulation until death do us part.
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