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Ageing and Sexing of the Hen Harrier

How to accurately determine the age and sex of “brown” hen harriers remained a mystery for a long time, despite the authors Clark and Forsman laying the groundwork some time ago.

Experience
3 min

Monitoring with the New DTI Thermal Imaging Camera

Equipped with the new, high-resolution ZEISS thermal imaging camera, the ornithologists will now be able to monitor the eagle-owls even more closely.

Experience,Conservation
2 min

Perseverance Pays Off – Initial Successes in the Protection of the Corn Bunting

It has been four years that the team of University of Tübingen are analyzing the necessary measures to protect the Corn Bunting.

Conservation
3 min

The breeding success of Fan-tailed Warbler in Alderney

Whilst some refer to one such species as fan-tailed Warbler, several authorities now list Cisticola juncidis as the Zitting Cisticola.

Conservation
6 min

Amur Falcons – Living on the edge

ZEISS Ambassador Catherine Hamilton was priviliged to see the incredible migration of the Amur Falcons in Nagaland, India.

Destination,Conservation
3 min

Bird identification for children

What is the best approach for children to start with bird identification? First of all, a bird identification book is important.

Experience
4 min

Water for Drinking and Warblers for Watching

In spring, the South Carolina swamp forests ring with the buzzy songs of Parula Warblers and the gobbles of Wild Turkeys. Swallow-tailed Kites and Wood Storks ride summer thermals.

3 min

Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve

Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve in Newfoundland is the most accessible seabird rookery in North America. Expect to see a grand spectacle of activity.

Destination
1 min

The Dark Art Of Vismigging – Part Two

Visible Migration (Vismig) is literally the kind of bird migration that can be seen and enjoyed at first hand.

Experience,Destination
4 min

The Dark Art Of Vismigging – Part One

Bird migration is a universally accessible, constantly changing wonder of nature and a fascinating phenomenon.

Experience,Destination
4 min