Given how far Hokkaido is from Europe, it seems a bit surprising what number of bird species wintering on this Japanese island have a reputation starting with “Eurasian”. Or how a lot of these species I even have also seen in my parents’ garden in Germany. Like the Eurasian Nuthatch. It keeps itself busy in … Read more
Bohemian Waxwings are the rock stars of the bird world. No other bird on the British list has quite the identical allure, or ability to tempt people to travel long distances to see them. It’s not difficult to see why. For a start, they’re extraordinarily beautiful birds, and there’s nothing else quite like them. Given … Read more
Migration isn’t for everybody. For birds that skip the trip south each fall, staying warm and energized is essential to surviving freezing temperatures and snowy weather. Fortunately, due to evolution, birds have developed quite a few adaptations and techniques to persevere amid the tough conditions. Here’s a have a look at a number of the … Read more
As my parents live in Bonn in Germany, I even have been birding just a few times in some spots surrounding town when visiting them over the previous few years, including the Siegaue (riverine and grassy habitats) and the Siebengebirge (mainly forest). Having recently began an internship in Bonn, I hoped to have some more … Read more
The days are getting shorter. And cooler. But that doesn’t mean your pet friendly adventures should stop until spring! We have 15 ideas for pet friendly adventures perfect in fall and winter! Some of the ideas below are best for the autumn season. Others open up within the winter. Some may require snow or … Read more
While I even have visited a couple of birding sites across the Netherlands through the course of my Bachelor studies, I didn’t go birding so much around town where I lived, Maastricht. This is smart as the realm will not be that interesting for birding, but I also was not aware of among the opportunities … Read more
Featured Articles To Catch Voles Under the Snow, Great Gray Owls Must Overcome an Acoustic Mirage New research into the weird ways snow distorts sound offers latest hints in regards to the extraordinary hunting strategies of a winter phantom—the Great Gray Owl. By Rebecca Heisman A Fifth of All Bird Species Occur in Cities. Could … Read more
The weather is getting colder, and you is likely to be worrying about the cats you see wandering outside in your neighborhood. They is likely to be feral cats, cats who sneaked away from home and got lost, strays, and even abandoned animals. You may not know the way they got there, but irrespective of … Read more