With a considerable jump, a Stoat or Ermine (Mustela erminea) lands from the paved agriculture track in dense vegetation of Blackberries (Rubus sp.) and Hops (Humulus sp.). Fifteen minutes later the stoat appears in the same place again. It comes back with an equally impressive jump; only this time with a big Rat – probably… Continue reading Ermine with rat as its catch
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A Stonechat’s Guard: The Fierce Defense of Territory
As the sun rises, casting a warm glow over the brambles, a flash of color catches the eye—a male Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) perched proudly atop a blackberry bush (Rubus fruticosus). His striking black head and orange chest gleam in the morning light, but beneath his charming appearance lies the heart of a warrior. Stonechats are… Continue reading A Stonechat’s Guard: The Fierce Defense of Territory