fisherman in fog
Common lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

Common lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)

    I like watching this bird. He arrives very early. It has a very interesting appearance, an unusual way of flying and such a sad voice. It is still quite numerous here. If you would like to know more about it, please follow the link. It doesn't let you get too...

Early arrival of storks

Early arrival of storks

   The storks didn't come here this early. This is a sign of ongoing global warming. The starlings haven't come to their nest boxes yet. It's only mid-March. It's definitely too early for breeding time. The stork whose photos are below arrived on March 13, and not...

As it happens in March – continued

As it happens in March – continued

   "March is like a pot." That's the old proverb saying. I will mention posts about what it was like in March in previous years. Memory is short. Full spring should not be expected now. In April, the weather often plays tricks. One thing is for sure. From day to day...

early spring meetings

early spring meetings

     The month of March passes with changeable weather. It is quite warm though. We went nearby to watch lapwings. On the way away I noticed a couple of cranes. Although the distance was long and the evening was approaching, the shots were successful. The lapwings...

in the last days of February

in the last days of February

 The weather in February is capricious. In the last days of February, after the rains, we have a small frost down to 5 degrees. Systematically a small trip to the forest for health. It's almost dusk. We meet familiar deer. There are no other animals. The walk was...

short visit to the river

short visit to the river

Today is February 12. A sunny day, but with a cold wind. We had a short visit to the river Sidra. At the bridge near Butrymowce we saw a white heron. She hadn't been here at all until recently. Now she even stayed for the winter. It was quite far away, so the photo is...