Mates for Life, Migrants Together
The Greylag goose is Europe’s largest wild goose and the ancestor of most domestic geese. These highly social birds mate for life and are known…
The Greylag goose is Europe’s largest wild goose and the ancestor of most domestic geese. These highly social birds mate for life and are known…
At Floridsdorfer Wasserpark, the grey herons have established a thriving heronry on the Reiherinsel, a small island that serves as a safe nesting ground. Every…
A house sparrow perched gracefully, its soft brown plumage blending perfectly with the winter branches. These small but resilient birds are true urban survivors, adapting…
A red-crested pochard gliding effortlessly across the water. While the males are known for their striking orange heads, the females, like this one, have a…
Great cormorants have an impressive ability to swallow large prey whole. They maneuver the fish in their beak, flipping it headfirst to ensure a smooth…
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.…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…