Category Archives: birds

Bienvenu chez les p’tits ch’tis!

Posted on 06/06/2026 by Patricia

Marais du Pas-de-Calais, France, May 11-16th. Young birds abound, getting lots of food and care from the parents. They start to explore their surroundings from a relatively safe location, I.e. from their nest, on Mum’s or Dad’s back or staying … Continue reading →

Posted in birds, insects, travel, France | Comments Off on Bienvenu chez les p’tits ch’tis!

Coastal depression

Posted on 25/05/2026 by Patricia

Pas-de-Calais, France, May 17th, 2026. In this coastal depression located in the dunes of Calais, one can find various birds that look for a peaceful nesting place…

Posted in birds, travel, France | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Coastal depression

Journey into the life of a white-throated dipper. I

Posted on 08/05/2026 by Patricia

High Ardennes, Belgium, late April – early May 2026. Diving into the life of a fascinating waterbird! Where does (s)he live? What does (s)he eat? How does (s)he feed?

Posted in birds, insects, travel, Belgium | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Journey into the life of a white-throated dipper. I

Alongside the water

Posted on 12/04/2026 by Patricia

High Ardennes, East-Belgium. April, 9 -13. Alongside the water, there is always something that catches the eye…

Posted in birds, travel, Belgium | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Alongside the water

White-throated dipper (cinclus cinclus)

Posted on 28/03/2026 by Patricia

High Fens, March 9th, 2026. A white-troated dipper family dives in the rapid flows of this well-known and spectacular river on the high plateau region of Belgium. The white eyebrow is visible on one shot, whereas the grey wagtail is … Continue reading →

Posted in birds, insects, travel, Belgium | Tagged , | Comments Off on White-throated dipper (cinclus cinclus)

Small and pretty things

Posted on 05/12/2025 by Patricia

Oct. 17th, 2025, East of Belgium. Autumn is there. In the leave-dropping trees, flocks of small birds are more active than ever. They appear dark against the sky at first, until you catch them with your cameralens: the yellowish fitis … Continue reading →

Posted in birds, landscapes, travel, Belgium | Tagged , | Comments Off on Small and pretty things

The mighty scavengers. II

Posted on 09/06/2025 by Patricia

April, 29-30, 2025. Spanish Pyrenees, Aragón. Kites and griffon vultures are social and come in group, whereas the Egyptian vulture shows in small company. The bearded vulture comes last. The final leftovers, i.e. white-cleaned bones, are what it is after. … Continue reading →

Posted in birds, travel, Spain | Tagged , , | Comments Off on The mighty scavengers. II

The mighty scavengers. I

Posted on 09/06/2025 by Patricia

April 30, 2025. Spanish Pyrenees, Aragón. Impressive in flight, fierce on the ground, the mighty scavengers of Aragón alltogether make sure that nothing remains from the carcasses of dead animals. Griffon, Egyptian and bearded vultures as well as black raven … Continue reading →

Posted in birds, travel, Spain | Tagged | Comments Off on The mighty scavengers. I