Tags: wildlife

Squacco Heron, Rallenreiher, Ardeola ralloides

Squacco Heron, Rallenreiher, Ardeola ralloides
We have a new visitor to the compound since last week.A fresh arrival from Europe I guess.It's a Squacco Heron (Rallenreiher, Ardeola ralloides)I was at first wondering, if it really is a Squacco Heron, since his plumage looks so differen… more »
by NicoleB
2009-10-15. 03:33:31. 97 words, 582 views. Categories: Birdwatch, Heron / Reiher , 19 comments »Send a trackback »

Blazing, but oh boy I love it

Weather Sharm el Sheikh October 14th
It's supposed to be a blistering 40 Celsius out there regarding the forecast and I do believe it. It's hazy too and a bit humid. I guess tomorrow was the day with no humidity, sigh ;)You can barely see the mountains. An indicator to humidity.But… more »
by NicoleB
2009-10-14. 13:42:55. 695 words, 477 views. Categories: Egypt , 13 comments »Send a trackback »

Pond turtle, Sumpfschildkroete, Emys orbicularis

European pond turtle or European pond tortoise, Europaeische Sumpfschildkroete, Emys orbicularis Not sure why the English translates into pond and the German version says Moor turtle. But I'm sure that they know what they are doing ;) Length = 40c… more »
by NicoleB
2009-08-13. 07:05:24. 336 words, 1399 views. Categories: Wildwatch, Turtle / Schildkroeten , 6 comments »Send a trackback »

Cuckoo, Kuckuck, Cuculus canorus

May 31st 2009, Rinyaszentkiraly, Somogy county, Hungary Length: approx. 30cm Family: Doves around from April - Sept Common in forest, woods and trees along fields, but also in march and dune landscapes. Most people know what the cuckoo lo… more »
by NicoleB
2009-08-12. 09:54:50. 233 words, 395 views. Categories: Doves / Tauben , 1 comment »Send a trackback »

Big Oups

On Sunday it was nice and cloudy, so I decided to go out for a walk before Lunch. Usually that's already way to hot. We went close to the lakes that are NOT taped off, so I could dump the dogs in the water after the walk. I wanted to test a new path… more »
by NicoleB
2009-08-11. 09:08:05. 220 words, 1161 views. Categories: Hungary (our home for now), The Pack, Wildlife , 23 comments »Send a trackback »

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