Der Europäische Kuckuck (Cuculus canorus) war schon immer ein besonderer Vogel. Er wurde besungen und ist häufig Gegenstand von Tiererzählungen. Sein lauter und einfacher Gesang und seine Ankunft als Zugvogel in Europa, der den Frühling ankündigt, machten ihn zu einem der bekanntesten Vögel Europas. Nicht nur diese Eigenschaften machen ihn einzigartig in der Bekanntheit auch… Continue reading Nistablage-Strategie beim Kuckuck
Tag: Common Cuckoo
Red-footed falcon on migration in the Flaeming south of Berlin
It’s migration time again. Six Common Snipes (Gallinago gallinago) fly up from the wetland in the middle of the agricultural steppe. The reason seems unclear to me until I see 2 small raptors circling over the area. A raptor, the one with a gray upperside, looks like a sparrowhawk; not much larger or the same… Continue reading Red-footed falcon on migration in the Flaeming south of Berlin
Cuckoo on fight on robin’s nest
A sunny day in the forest and at the lake near Strzalowo in Masuria. Arriving at the parking lot at 3pm we see a Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) being chased through the canopy of a large Linden tree at high speed by a songbird. We want to take the signposted circular hiking trail in the… Continue reading Cuckoo on fight on robin’s nest
Cuckoos in aggressive territorial fights
The pure aggressiveness is written all over the faces of the rivals, you almost think you can see the hate glistening in their eyes. Again and again the cuckoos (Cuculus canorus) call from the edge of a bush and then fly over the pulpit with conspicuous, slow wing beats and then land in elder bushes.… Continue reading Cuckoos in aggressive territorial fights
Kuckucke landet auf Warte im Revier
Hört man an einem sonnigen Morgen Anfang Mai den unverwechselbaren zweisilbigen Ruf des Kuckucks (Cuculus canorus), dann ist der Frühling endgültig da. Lang und anhaltend wiederholt er seinen Namen, als ich zu der Jagdkanzel am Rand eines Schilfgebiets laufe. Es ist der Reviergesang des Männchens, mit dem sich unser Kuckuck jedes Frühjahr laut vernehmbar in… Continue reading Kuckucke landet auf Warte im Revier
Photography of Cuckoos in their territory
As soon as I arrived at a hide, I hear the calls of at least 5 Common Cuckoos (Cuculus canorus). You don’t have to do much to get a individual in front of the lens. The elemantary drive of the birds to set up or maintain a territory is basically sufficient. Nevertheless, I wanted to… Continue reading Photography of Cuckoos in their territory
Kuckuck wird aggressiv von Neuntöter attackiert
Vehement greift der kleine Singvogel den Kuckuck (Cuculus canorus) auf seiner Warte an. Scheinbar furchtlos greift das Weibchen des Neuntöters (Lanius collurio) an. Einen Schmarotzer, der ihre Brut gefährdet, kann sie nicht akzeptieren. Ende Mai ertönt im ersten Dämmerungslicht ein vielfältiges und beeindruckendes, ja geradezu ohrenbetäubendes, Stimmenkonzert aus den weiten Absetzbecken der Schwemmteiche bei… Continue reading Kuckuck wird aggressiv von Neuntöter attackiert
Female Red-backed Shrike aggressively attacks Cuckoo
The little songbird vehemently attacks the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) on its perch. Seemingly fearless, the female of the Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) attacks. She cannot accept a parasite that endangers her brood. At the end of May, in the first twilight, a diverse and impressive, almost deafening, concert of voices can be heard… Continue reading Female Red-backed Shrike aggressively attacks Cuckoo
Kuckuckfotografie im Revier
Schon bei meiner Ankunft auf einer Jagdkanzel in den Schwemmteichen höre ich die Rufe mindestens von 5 Kuckucken (Cuculus canorus). Viel muß man nicht tun, um ein Exemplar vor die Linse zu kriegen. Der Trieb, ein Revier einzurichten oder zu behaupten reicht grundsätzlich vollkommen aus. Trotzdem wollte ich noch etwas nachhelfen und einen Kuckuck mit… Continue reading Kuckuckfotografie im Revier
Cuckoos landing on a perch in Brandenburg
I spot the bird in an Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior) along a drainage canal. The Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) sits high in the tree and calls, dropping its wings slightly and wagging its tail. It doesn’t keep him waiting for long. The competitors dispute his territory. A little later the next control room is flown… Continue reading Cuckoos landing on a perch in Brandenburg
Great Gray Shrike at its nest in a poplar
Sometimes you will become aware of the Northern Shrike or Great Gray Shrike (Lanius excubitor) in or especially before the breeding season through its musical talent. But that is rare. Because his song consists of short, repeated verses, which are interrupted by longer silent intervals. Normally it is introduced with “trrr” or “prrr” notes, which… Continue reading Great Gray Shrike at its nest in a poplar
Eurasian Nightjar in Brandenburg landscape
The sun has set already. The location which was so productive only some years ago is very quite. 3 Common Cuckoos (Cuculus canorus) attracted by the high-pitched call of the male chase each other over the heath, which is overgrown more an more. I am disappointed when I leave the site at around 9:30 p.m.… Continue reading Eurasian Nightjar in Brandenburg landscape