Germany 2018: Birding at Katinger Watt
Katinger Watt, Schleswig-Holstein: The Katinger Watt is a nature reserve approximately 8 km west of Tönning. Together with a friend, I visited the Katinger Watt during high tide in Early […]
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India 2016 (part LIII): Khichan
Khichan, Rajasthan: In the early morning, I left Bikaner and its beautiful surroundings for the long drive to Jaisalmer. On the way, I stopped at Khichan which is famous for […]
India 2016 (part XLIV): Keoladeo National Park
Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan: While roaming through the city centre of Bharatpur was somewhat interesting, the real reason of me coming here was to visit the magnificent Keoladeo National Park. […]
Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis)
The Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis) is a small-sized bird of prey breeding in northern China and southeastern Siberia. During the winter months, however, the birds migrate all the way to […]
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)
The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a large bird breeding in Europe, northern Africa, and parts of western Asia. In the cold winter months, the birds migrate south up to […]
Brown-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus)
The Brown-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus) is a small gull breeding at high-altitude (~3-4,500 m) lakes of Central Asia (e.g., Tajikistan, Tibet), while spending the winter months in tropical South and […]
Vinous-throated Parrotbill (Sinosuthora webbiana)
The Vinous-throated Parrotbill (Sinosuthora webbiana) is a small bird native to East Asia including Japan, North and South Korea, China, Mongolia, eastern Russia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. In addition, a population […]
Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea)
The Red-billed Leiothrix (Leiothrix lutea) is a tiny, very colourful bird native to the Himalayas and parts of China. Additionally, it became introduced to Japan, Hawaii, and even some areas […]
Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
The Common or European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is a medium-sized bird native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. In addition, the species has been introduced to Australia, New Zealand, […]
Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina)
The Variable Seedeater (Sporophila corvina) is a small passerine bird occurring from southern Mexico through Central America up to northwestern South America (including parts of Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru). […]
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