Did you know? A cormorant needs at most 500g of fish a day. Fisheries worry they harm fish stocks. In truth, humans alter waters and destroy habitats. In Germany, these protected birds are shot via exemptions, unfairly blaming them for human-made declines. 1/2 03|26 #birding #birds #photography

We went to see the Pacific Great Blue Heron nestlings at the rookery at 7:30 am this morning. We saw several branching and strengthening their wings, like this one, in preparation for flying soon! #birds #photography #ECK @everyheron.bsky.social

When hunting for plankton, manta rays form long chains that loop around to form a massive, spiraling "cyclone". This synchronized circling creates a vortex that traps and concentrates plankton into a dense ball, allowing them to efficiently filter-feed together. 📹Alex Kydd

It takes several years for a cormorant's eyes to fully color. Only with sexual maturity do they get their beautiful emerald green. As underwater hunters, they can adjust their eye lens quickly to compensate for water refraction. This gives them sharp vision and makes them excellent hunters. 03|26

Did you know? This is one of my personal favorite birds! A great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). Cormorants only wear the white patch on the thigh and the fine white neck feathers, which you can see beautifully here, in spring during the mating season 03|26 #birds #photography #nature #birding

Did you know? Squirrels don't just have whiskers on their faces for gauging distances in the dark. They also have sensitive tactile hairs (vibrissae) on their bellies, legs, and the base of their tails. These help the agile rodents orient themselves lightning-fast amidst dense branches. 03|26

fink, Vögel finden. Sichtungen teilen. Natur erleben. share.google/VFNHw2oQjQ3T... Fink Looks for Help to get more photographs for the Apps Wikipedia! Maybe someone of you can and will Help out?

Did you know? The goosander is one of the fastest waterfowl, reaching over 100 km/h in the air. Here is a drake in breeding plumage. They nest at high altitudes. Right after hatching, the flightless chicks must plunge down to follow the female to feeding waters. She raises them alone. 03|26

🔥 Green heron using a piece of bread to lure fish

Did you know? That’s spider silk in this long-tailed tit’s (Aegithalos caudatus) beak! Mixed with moss and camouflaging lichens, they weave an elastic, almost invisible dome nest. The ultimate cozy touch? They line the inside with up to 2,000 soft feathers from other birds! 03|26 #birds #nature

Did you know? Hazel catkins (Corylus avellana) signal early spring! Their pollen is a vital protein source that helps bees and bumblebees survive. One single catkin can hold up to 4 million pollen grains, which are carried away by the wind to find the female flowers. 03|26 #nature #photography

Did you know? Squirrels cache nuts for winter but often forget where they hid them. By losing their stash, they accidentally plant thousands of new trees, acting as nature's miniature foresters! 03|26 - Stadtpark Harburg #photography #nature #wildlife #urbanwildlife

Did you know? Thick reed beds (Phragmites australis) act as natural storm barriers for wildlife. This "bamboo of Europe" is highly sustainable and reinforced by natural silica. It is so resilient that it has been used for centuries on thatched roofs to withstand the harshest weather. 03|26 #nature

Did you know? White-tailed eagles (Haliaeetus albicilla) take 5 years to fully mature. These perch hunters spot prey from over 1km away. Thanks to unique horn ridges on their toes, they can easily lock and hold onto slippery fish with their powerful talons. 03|26 #bird #nature #photography

Did you know? The fluffy seed heads of common reed (Phragmites australis) shelter insects in winter, feeding local songbirds. Their seeds, covered in silky hairs, travel miles by wind and can float. Tidal waters then carry them away, driving the plant's reproduction. 03|26 #nature #photography

A territorial red-winged blackbird attacks a red-tailed hawk by riding its wing high above a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. The blackbird is protecting its nesting area. #BirdOfTheDay #Nest #ECK #bird #birds #birdphotography #BIF #BirdsSeenln2026 #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography

Bare throated bellbird South American bird famous for its metallic bell sound typically found in tropical subtropical forests Typically live 12 years in the wild The bird is 27 cm long

Black-throated Loon. The black-throated loon is a migratory aquatic bird found in the northern hemisphere, primarily breeding in freshwater lakes in northern Europe and Asia. It winters along sheltered, ice-free coasts of the north-east Atlantic Ocean. 📸: @erkkob

Vogel gefunden? Das ist zu tun: 1. Vogel sichern, auf Fliegeneier/Maden kontrollieren 2. Kein Wasser einflößen 3. Bei Kollision mind. 2h ohne Futter und Wasser reizarm im Karton unterbringen, anschließend Flugfähigkeit in geschlossenem Raum prüfen, Spechte bitte immer in Pflege

Jeden Tag werden Ästlinge eingesammelt.. Oft unbegründet, denn bei den meisten Arten wird am Boden weitergefüttert. Dies gilt nicht für Gebäudebrüter wie Spatzen, Tauben, Schwalben, Mauersegler und oft auch Dohlen. Wenn ihr unsicher seid, schickt ein Foto an eine Anlaufstelle

Umgang mit Nestlingen Wenn das Tier verletzt ist oder das Nest nicht erreichbar, muss der Nestling gesichert und auf Wärmequelle gesetzt werden. Bitte NIEMALS Wasser einflößen! Vor der Fütterung bitte erst erkundigen, um welche Art es sich handelt. Keine Selbstversuche.

Gemaux‘ #Waldlexikon Heute: der Eichelhäher (garrulus glandarius) insp. by @viechertante.bsky.social (Dank der der Gemaux auch immer mal wieder dazu lernt) Der farbenprächtigste Krähenvogel Europas ist die Waldpolizei. Wenn ihr auf einem Weg durch den Wald geht und ein Krächzen hört: hat er ⬇️

Myosotis sylvatica, das Wald-Vergissmeinnicht. Gehört zu den einheimischen Raublattgewächsen. Bietet zwölf Wildbienenarten einen gedeckten Tisch. Mag nährstoffreichen Boden und wächst auf sonnigen bis halbschattigen Standorten. Wächst an Wald- und Wegrändern, sowie in Gebüschen.

Did you know? This is a freshwater tidal forest, one of Europe's last remaining ones. Fed by the Elbe River, it experiences daily tides but remains freshwater. High tides deposit the nutrient-rich silt seen here, fueling the incredible biodiversity of this wild wetland. 03|26 #photography #nature

Did you know? Carrion crows (Corvus corone) are true bullies. They harass raptors to ruin their hunts and distract them. This one is bothering a white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) at its nest, likely hoping to steal some food leftovers. 03|26 - Heuckenlock #bird #nature #photography

Did you know? Although the common reed (Phragmites australis) is a type of grass, it is a true giant! It can grow up to 4 meters tall and forms a massive underground network. Through its hollow stems, it transports oxygen into the muddy soil to nourish its roots. 03|26 #nature #photography

A female Downy Woodpecker perches on a cattail reed. The rusty coloring around her beak and her chest is staining from tannins in tree bark.

Did you know? With a massive wingspan of up to 2.40 meters, the White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is one of Europe's largest birds of prey - making it even larger than the American Bald Eagle. 03|26 - Heuckenlock #birds #nature #photography

Did you know? Waterfowl like ducks and swans possess a truly fascinating thermoregulation that enables them to sleep on ice without freezing to it. Their feet stay warm enough not to freeze, yet cold enough not to melt the ice beneath them. 02|26 Tister Bauernmoor #nature #photography #birds

The beautiful Barn owls are globally widespread raptors known for their distinctive heart-shaped faces, silent flight, and exceptional hearing. Found on every continent except Antarctica, they are strictly nocturnal hunters.

Did you know? The great tit is one of our largest and most common tit species. Yet, they suffer heavy losses in winter. To survive, they spend the entire day foraging. Fat keeps them warm – just like fluffing up their feathers and cuddling together on freezing nights. 02|26 #photography #bird

In evolutionary biology, plant–bee coevolution is a mutual adaptation in which flowers attract bees (through colors, scents, nectar, and shape) to facilitate pollen transfer, while bees obtain food, ensuring pollination and plant reproduction.

The great horned owl, known as "tiger of the woods" it is one of the most widespread fierce predator in the wild.

Globeflowers, or globeflowers, can be found in damp meadows and highlands of Siberia. There are about 30 species in the wild. These plants have bright orange flowers that resemble flames. ( Купальница сибирская, перевод не правильный)

Did you know? This vast, open snow landscape was once a peat mining area. After years of restoration, a healthy peatland is growing here again. Since there has been no snow or ice in the peatland for years, this sight is precious. Who knows when it will return. 02|26 #nature #photography

Sea otter pups are born with incredibly dense fur that traps air, helping them float like tiny, fuzzy corks. Before a mother dives for food, she’ll often groom, dry, and fluff her pup’s coat so it stays buoyant at the surface while she’s underwater.⁠ ⁠ #seaotter #wildlife #babyanimals

Did you know that Sandhill Crane colts can swim almost immediately after hatching? This 2 day old colt was born in a small retention pond but had to swim to keep up with its parents foraging around the area. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #canon 🪶

Did you know? The deep crack in this dead tree trunk is steadily being widened by ice. Water seeps into tiny crevices, freezes on cold winter nights, and expands. This frost wedging carries enormous force and continues to split the wood further over the years. 02|26 #nature #photography

Another image from Tuscany 💚… This one from this year workshop! Hope you enjoy 🙂 #photography #nature #art #light #landscape

Did you know? Corvids like this carrion crow create food caches during the summer. Their excellent memory helps them find these stashes again in winter. Additionally, their black plumage absorbs heat on sunny days. They are perfectly equipped for winter. 02|26 #nature #photography #bird

Did you know? This red pine trunk might be dead, but it is full of life. Such standing deadwood is extremely important in the peatland. The damp wood serves as food and shelter for fungi and insects, making it the perfect pantry for birds. Tister Bauernmoor January 2026 #nature #photography

Did you know? When the ground is frozen solid and covered with snow, foraging becomes a challenge for this blackbird. Since it can no longer reach earthworms or insects in the soil, it must completely shift its winter diet to remaining berries and fruits. 01|26 #nature #photography #bird

Did you spot him? Unfortunately, I didn't see him on site. A real German white-tailed eagle is hiding in the picture. That was the first one I had ever encountered, and yet it only caught my eye during post-processing. Tister Bauernmoor January 2026 #nature #photography

Did you know? The peatland breathes! During the process that forms peat, gases develop and rise to the surface, setting the water in slight motion. Combined with the wind, this creates a dynamic that can form these mystical ice rings. Have you ever seen ice circles like this? #nature #photography

Did you know? The Tister Bauernmoor features an educational trail that shares fascinating facts about the moor's ecosystem and its wildlife. Fittingly, several life-sized metal animal silhouettes have been placed along the route. I'm in love with this little details. #nature #photography

Did you know? If you see green lichens like these on trees, the air around you is most likely very clean. These lichens absorb nutrients directly from the air and die off if air pollution is too high. Location: Tister Bauernmoor | Germany January 2026 #nature #photography #conservation

Did you know? Peatlands make up just 3% of the global land area, but they are among the largest CO2 sinks we have! The moss (Sphagnum moss) you can see here dies off at the bottom and slowly turns into peat. Location: Tister Bauernmoor | Germany January 2026 #Nature #Photography #Conservation

Did you know? The brown color of the water comes from the high amount of humic substances from plant remains, which slowly transform into peat in this ecosystem. It's basically like a giant, cold-brewed tea. Location: Tister Bauernmoor | Germany Januarys 2026 #Nature #Photography #Conservation

#nature #photography Location: Tister Bauernmoor | Germany January