Conservation
The Snowy Albatross: Nature’s Feathered Fisherman
Birds play an essential role in maintaining the health of our oceans. One species that has always fascinated me is the Albatross. I fondly recall childhood films like The Rescuers (1977), which featured Orville, the lovable Albatross, bravely flew Bernard and Miss Bianca on their rescue mission. However, beyond their charming cinematic portrayals, Albatrosses are vital allies
A four hundred year hiatus: The Northern Bald Ibis returns to Europe
For four hundred years, the Northern Bald Ibis disappeared from European skies. Today, thanks to the work of conservationists, nearly 300 reintroduced birds make their yearly pilgrimage between their breeding grounds in Austria and their wintering grounds in Spain.
Christmas Bird Count
For some, the holiday season begins in earnest with gifts, festive meals, family time, new year’s resolutions, and while I love all of those things, for me the celebratory season really begins with the Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Now in its 125th year, the Christmas Bird Count is the longest running community-science monitoring surveys. The
Guardians of the Birds
The blog article “Guardians of the Birds” highlights the critical role of birdwatchers and conservationists in protecting avian species and their habitats, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and awareness in fostering biodiversity.
ZEISS DTI Thermal Imaging Camera: An essential technology for naturalists
Explore how the ZEISS DTI Thermal Imaging enhances bat research with its advanced thermal imaging and video recording features.
Capturing the Journey: How ZEISS Trail Cameras aid Osprey Conservation
The ZEISS Trail cameras have greatly aided osprey conservation by reliably capturing high-quality footage of their nests and behaviours.
Unlocking the secrets of Warblers: A guide to identification and habitats of European Warblers
This guide assists birdwatchers in identifying common species such as Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, and Eurasian Blackcap and provides key visual markers.
How Thermal Imaging Technology assists in Research and Monitoring
A researcher giving insights on how thermal imaging technology supports surveys on night migration and the effects of artificial light on birds.
Wings Across Continents by Sounding Wild: Two brothers on their mission to spread the word about the fascination of bird migration
Wings Across Continents by Sounding Wild: Two brothers on their mission to spread the word about the fascination of bird migration
Securing the wintering grounds of the endangered Spotted Greenshank (Tringa guttifer) in Thailand
ZEISS is a proud BirdLife Species Champion for one of the most threatened shorebirds in East Asia with the goal to build on nature conservation measures and education and outreach to secure the habitats of the Spotted Greenshank.