In the midst of the tranquil woods, where nature’s symphony gently caresses the senses, a tale of both sorrow and beauty unfolds. It was on one such serene day that I embarked on my routine stroll, seeking solace among the whispering leaves and dappled sunlight. Little did I know that my heart would be forever … Continue reading “Woodland Funeral for Juvenile Woodpecker Who Died Hitting Chainlink Fence on First Flight”
Tag: Birdwatching
Compassion Transcends Species: How I Captured an Injured Common Buzzard to Save His Life
Step into the heart of the forest with me as I recount an unforgettable encounter that changed the course of a majestic creature’s life. As a frequent visitor to this natural haven, I had come to expect glimpses of wild animals, but this particular day would be different. As I roamed through the dense woods, … Continue reading “Compassion Transcends Species: How I Captured an Injured Common Buzzard to Save His Life”
Eurasian Wrens – Document of Development from Hatchlings in Ground Nest to Fledglings in Forest
Join me on an extraordinary journey into the heart of the woods, where I stumble upon a hidden treasure — a ground nest of the Eurasian Wren (Troglodytes Troglodytes). As an avid herbalist (and a passionate birder), I embarked on a daily hike with the intention of harvesting Ajuga Reptans, but little did I know … Continue reading “Eurasian Wrens – Document of Development from Hatchlings in Ground Nest to Fledglings in Forest”
All About Fledglings and How to Avoid Kidnapping Wildlife
The cute little bird featured in this video is a White Wagtail (Motacilla Alba). Once you start paying attention to how it constantly wags its tail when perched, the reason for the name is clear. This movement is very characteristic of the species, but White Wagtails have strikingly black and white heads. And this one … Continue reading “All About Fledglings and How to Avoid Kidnapping Wildlife”
Videos of Barn Swallows from Bird’s Eye Perspective Show Their Beautiful Plumage
The Barn Swallows ((Hirundo Rustica) are a familiar sight to many people. These amazing aerial acrobats are skilled in catching flying insects like a boss and over the centuries, have become habituated to living near humans. The birds migrate to warm climates for winter, but upon their return, they frequently fly above our heads with … Continue reading “Videos of Barn Swallows from Bird’s Eye Perspective Show Their Beautiful Plumage”
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus Glandarius) – Shy Corvid Who Mimics Buzzards and Other Birds
When I was filming the video about the Scarlet Elf Cup, my narration for the video was interrupted a few times by a call of a Eurasian Jay mimicking a Buzzard. I made a video about Common Buzzards as well. They are the most wide spread bird of prey in my part of Europe. In … Continue reading “Eurasian Jay (Garrulus Glandarius) – Shy Corvid Who Mimics Buzzards and Other Birds”
Common Buzzards Return from Migration, Flying Overhead and Making Calls
Common Buzzards (Buteo Buteo) are a species of medium-sized raptors. They are the most abundant bird of prey in Europe. Even though Buzzards are year round residents in most of Europe, they disappeared from my woods last fall and there were no signs of them throughout the entire winter. Then as spring started to slowly … Continue reading “Common Buzzards Return from Migration, Flying Overhead and Making Calls”
Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter Nisus) – Bird of Prey Who Hunts My Songbirds
As you may remember from my previous videos, I have been helping the non-migratory songbirds get through the winter. I did that by adding sunflower seeds to the birdhouse beside my house. The birds, consisting mostly of three different types of tits, but also of tree sparrows, and several species of woodpeckers, have been eating … Continue reading “Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter Nisus) – Bird of Prey Who Hunts My Songbirds”
Birding and Ornitherapy – How to Improve Health Watching Wild Birds
In two of my previous videos I hinted to the fact that birdwatching, or birding as it’s sometimes referred to, has scientifically proven health benefits. Those were the videos about feeding fat balls to the tits and sparrows in winter, and the compilation of the woodpeckers chiseling on trees. In this video I take a … Continue reading “Birding and Ornitherapy – How to Improve Health Watching Wild Birds”
Bird Droppings Reveal Nesting Location of Woodpecker Decker
Woodpecker Decker, who was introduced in Episode 01 of My Adventures at the Injured Badger Hole, and given a name in Episode 07, has been my most loyal wilderness companion in part of the forest surrounding the sett of the injured badger. Being a Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos Major), he’s strongly territorial. It’s in his … Continue reading “Bird Droppings Reveal Nesting Location of Woodpecker Decker”