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