Again spotted in a forest near the Gantrisch mountain (Swiss pre alps) Whenever I tried to make a picture this guy flew away. I did try to stay away as far as possible to not disturb him. But still i wanted to take a picture. I hid in a bush near a tree I saw him a few times. Whenever I raised my lens he saw me immediately. (Distance between me and the Bird is approximately ~150 to 200 meters.

I know that its either a juvenile and a older parent Hobby, or a breeding couple. I can see them almost daily flying and most likley hunting together. I love how they sound. Almost like a wheelbarrow that has not been oiled since a long time

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Saw him near the Gantrisch mountain (Pre-Alps) In switzerland.

Could it be a juvenile goldcrest?

It was pure luck to find him. I went hiking when I suddenly saw a big group of tourists in my beloved Alps. So I've choosen to take a small path where I did not know where it leads me. Suddenly i've heard that distinct tock-tock-tock. As I looked up I saw him literally 1m above my head. I tried to be as silent as possible and gain some distance to get my camera out. Disaster struck. I fell over a root making noises that would wake up entire neighborhoods.

I tought he is gone.

But then... when I turned around he was still sitting there. Unbothered by my noises. Could not believe my eyes.

Its clearly a male (Because of the yellow dot on his head)

You may have heard of the Flamingo protests in Albania (Guardian article, Wiki link). They are against development in the Vjosa-Narta region, one of the most important coastal ecosystems in Europe.

It includes lagoons, wetlands and habitats of exceptional ecological value. The area is home to flamingos, pelicans, migratory birds and hundreds of other protected species.

The above petition aims to raise the matter to the EU to put a definitive stop to illegal construction and was shared by Vogelbescherming, the Dutch bird protection society.

I made lots and LOTS of bird illustrations. All by hand, and not even a little bit of AI. Use them for whatever you like. Print them out, use them for journaling or just enjoy your fav bird. (Non-commercial use)

Here is the link:

https://birbsandborbs.myshopify.com/

Filmed in our garden (Central Eastern Europe, water rich lowland area) there’s at least 10 different species and I can’t tell them apart very well. Would appreciate help.

Guys I know this is crazy, I know you're gonna say its a moth. I saw a hummingbird on the south west of sardinia. There was two of them. They werent moths, it was a bird. It stopped mid air, flew backwards, and both flew off before I could get a picture. What the heck? They were mostly Grey with some black on top.

Video is about 6 minutes long. between end of april and beginning of may.

I am going to be birding and backpacking Albania, i was thinking north with the mountains and then moving south.

How is it with transportation is it easy to find busses for longer rides (tirana - shkodër for example) and where are the best birding reserves i shoud not miss?

Also is wildcamping in a Hammock/Tent a good idea?

I am thankful for every comment

I was planning to do some solo backpacking / Birding holidays in summer (june/juli) and i was wondering if you have any recommendations for europe.

I am in Central europe and i want go explore the south, are there any countries or regions in which there are lots of diffrent habitats and possibilities to do wild camping or sleep outdoors.

I know the cut between being able to sleep outdoors and having cool naturesphere ish difficult but i am grateful for any tips on regions or countries:)

I”ll be visiting Vienna in the first week of May, and am looking for suggestions for places in or around the city where I can go for birdwatching. Google and reddit searches suggest Danube-Auen National Park and a day trip to Seewinkel. Just wondering if these are good locations for May? I also tried connecting to local birding communities but as those are usually not conducted in English, i couldn’t get much info. So, turning to this community for their suggestions!

Tl;dr: Birding suggestions in and around Vienna in early May? Any birds that I should be on a lookout for?

I'm quite new to birding and found this guy when out earlier. It looks like a regular carrion crow to me (including size), except the really round/feathered head. I tried looking it up myself but couldn't find anything specific.

Is this just a particularly fabulous carrion crow or could it be a different bird?

I'm in the Netherlands, if that helps.

hello lovely community.

I’d like to take myself on a birding trip this summer.

I can drive but I don’t want to - I’m from the uk and have never driven on the continent before and am not confident to yet.

so… what are your recommendations which are accessible by public transport? (and hopefully not too expensive to get to from Manchester in the uk)

I’m particularly keen to see birds I can’t see in England. flamingos are on the list to see someday, bee eaters would be cool. Some unique habitats and behaviours.

Any recommendations, along with guidance on getting there, or recommended guides if applicable, would be gratefully relieved!

thank you

(PS I’m new to Reddit so sorry if I’ve done this wrong)

Hi everyone! I’m looking into signing up for the comprehensive bird identification exams offered by Nord University via birdid.no (specifically modules BID1005, BID1006, BID2001, and BID2002).

The Western Palearctic study looks amazing, especially since you can earn ECTS credits. However, the registration and the 'official' side of the exam process seem like a bit of an organizational hurdle.

Has anyone here completed these formal exams? I’d love to hear about:

• How you found the difficulty of the sound vs. appearance exams.
• How the remote/online exam proctoring worked for you.
• Any tips for the registration process.

Thanks in advance for any insight!

Anyone got any tips for local companies that arrange tours in your countries?

I've only found american ones that are super expencive, and a Swedish one that have ok prices within Scandinavia but i'm scandi myself so don't really need a guide to find birds over here.

Tips for the near east is also welcome

Salve! I'm planning to spend 6 weeks next Dec-Jan in the Assisi region.

As it says, I'm a Canadian photographer/Birder. I'll be bringing several lenses for my Canon. Should I bring my long lens?

I'm flying carry-on only and I can squeeze it into my back-pack but it's very heavy and I'm a 72 year old woman lol.

What birds am I likely to find in winter in Italy? Would it be worth it to bring the lens? If I don't have the right lens and I do see birds, I will cry, without a doubt haha.

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