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...

storks are getting ready to take off

storks are getting ready to take off

   When the storks are getting ready to take off, it means that summer is over. They come to us in early spring. Sometimes there was even snow. They occupy the sockets used the previous year. They raise the young and in mid-August they are getting ready for departure....

A beautiful specimen of the musk beetle

A beautiful specimen of the musk beetle

         A beautiful specimen of the musk beetle. This time it ran down the rain gutter to the bucket. I fished it out, took a photo and saved it. I have come across this beetle before. Very nice color and shape. It is difficult to photograph because of the quick urge...

Leaf warblers, but which one ?

Leaf warblers, but which one ?

    Leaf warblers are a very nice little bird. It is difficult for me to say which genre it is. I am not a specialist. Perhaps it is chiffchaff. It flies near my garden every year. Here he is building a nest somewhere. Only the young do I notice when they scatter...

amazing rainbow

amazing rainbow

   It was very cool and rainy aura. Around evening it started to rain and a bright sun broke out in the west. An amazing rainbow appeared in the east. It seemed to be right there. In the transparent humid air, the sight of the rainbow was magnificent. The secondary...