Wildlife Between Bridges
Did you know? Deer have made the Danube Island in Vienna their unexpected home! Amidst the urban hustle, these graceful animals thrive in the island’s…
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A Winter Stopover
Currently around 200 cormorants have made vienna their temporary home, gathering at spots like the Old Danube and even the Stadtpark. Once endangered, their numbers…
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The Crimson Harvest
Among the thorns and winter berries, the common blackbird takes flight. His sharp eyes scan for the ripest rose hips, a precious food source in…
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A Love Story on the Water
Two mute swans share a graceful moment, forming a heart with their elegant necks. Swans are known for their lifelong bonds, a true symbol of…
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Slick, Silent, Supreme
Balanced like a sentinel on a rock, the great cormorant exudes quiet confidence. Its sleek, dark plumage glistens with a hint of the water below—because…
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Urban Wings, Sunset Dreams
Effortlessly gliding through fading daylight, this black-headed gull cruises over a cityscape caught between steel and sky. A silhouette of freedom against a backdrop of…
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The Watchful Mind
Amid the soft light of the forest floor, the hooded crow perches in quiet vigilance. With its contrasting plumage of ash-grey and black, this bird…
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A Silent Hunter in Perfect Focus
The grey heron is a master of patience, waiting motionless for the perfect strike. With its piercing gaze and dagger-like beak, it rules the water’s…
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The Acrobat of the Sky
The black-headed gull is not just a skilled flyer—it’s a true aerial acrobat! These agile birds can hover, glide, and even catch insects mid-air. During…
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The Strategist in Shadows
In the dappled light of a winter woodland, the carrion crow stands sentinel—ever watchful, ever aware. With its jet-black plumage and calculating gaze, this bird…