The Bathing Ritual
Mallards are well-known for their energetic bathing routines, splashing water over their feathers to remove dirt and parasites while maintaining the waterproofing of their plumage.…
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Upward Only
The Eurasian treecreeper is a specialist in vertical foraging, using its curved beak to extract insects from tree bark. Unlike woodpeckers, it only moves upward,…
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Elegance in the Splash
Mute swans are elegant creatures, but their feeding habits are anything but delicate. They dabble and upend to reach aquatic plants beneath the water’s surface,…
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The S-Shaped Soarer
With its long, elegant wings and effortless glide, the grey heron is a master of flight. Unlike most birds, it retracts its neck in an…
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Plumage with Purpose
The great cormorant undergoes a striking transformation during the breeding season, developing a bold contrast of black and white feathers on its head. This intricate…
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A Flash of Feather and Tail
A long-tailed tit takes off with remarkable agility. These tiny songbirds are known for their cooperative nesting behavior—multiple adults often help raise a single brood.…
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Tufts, Tails, and Treetops
The Eurasian red squirrel thrives in Europe’s forests, constantly on the move, foraging and caching food for winter. Its distinctive tufted ears and fluffy tail…
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Icon of the Shoreline
The great cormorant is a masterful hunter, diving deep to catch fish with its sharp, hooked beak. Unlike most waterbirds, its feathers aren’t fully waterproof,…