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One of the first butterflies we get to see after the winter break is the common brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni). That’s no wonder, because thanks to antifreeze in its body it can survive even in sub-zero temperatures… —————————————————– Einer der ersten Schmetterlinge, die wir nach der Winterpause zu sehen bekommen, ist der Zitronenfalter (Gonepteryx rhamni). Das […]
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The first lily of the year has presented itself particularly early this year. Never before have I been able to photograph this spring highlight already in February… Dog’s tooth violet (Erythronium dens-canis) —————————————————– Die erste Lilie des Jahres hat sich heuer besonders früh präsentiert. Noch nie habe ich dieses Frühjahrs-Highlight bereits im Februar fotografieren können… […]
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Today it’s that time again, Valentine’s Day is celebrated. On this occasion I show you here one of the first flowers that grows this year in our garden. —————————————————– Snowdrop (Galanthus) with blue tit Schneeglöckchen mit Blaumeise (Cyanistes caeruleus) Eisenstadt, February 2023 —————————————————– Heute ist es wieder so weit, es wird der Valentinstag gefeiert. Aus […]
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He is one of my favorite winter visitors every year. As soon as snow covers our landscape in a uniform white, he finds his way into our garden to enjoy the goodies laid out. The Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius) —————————————————– Er ist jedes Jahr einer meiner liebsten Wintergäste. Sobald Schnee unsere Landschaft in ein einheitliches […]
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The beautiful swan proudly glides through the lake in the first morning sun, in graceful beauty with its head raised. For me, a symbol of a wonderful person who is unfortunately no longer here on earth among us. —————————————————– Mute Swan / Höckerschwan (Cygnus olor) —————————————————– Stolz gleitet der schöne Schwan in der ersten Morgensonne […]
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When the dandelion’s top seed heads have already been carried away by the wind, interesting star-shaped formations result when viewed from above. ———————————————————— Wenn die oberseitigen Samenkörner des Löwenzahns bereits durch den Wind davongetragen wurden, ergeben sich in der Ansicht von oben interessante sternförmige Gebilde. Image Details Location: Gleinalm, Styria, Austria Date: August […]
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The Aesculapian snake is one of the largest snakes in Europe, reaching up to 2 meters in length. Like most species of this family, it is non-poisonous. Since it has already become very rare in our east, it was a special pleasure to find it in the evening at our garden… ————————————————————————- Die Äsculapnatter gehört […]
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Gonepteryx rhamni butterflies reach a life span of 12 months and thus have the highest life expectancy of all Central European butterflies. The animals are the only Central European butterfly species to overwinter freely in the vegetation as moths without protection. With the help of glycerin, sorbitol and proteins, they manage to lower the freezing […]
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Sunset in our garden… and I think it will be the last time this year that a european mantis enjoys the evening atmosphere with us! Mantis religiosa ———————————————————— Sonnenuntergang in unserem Garten… und ich denke es wird das letzte Mal für heuer sein, wo auch eine Gottesanbeterin mit uns die Abendstimmung geniest! Europäische Gottesanbeterin […]
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Every year in October, thousands of cranes come to the east of Austria until they migrate further south to warmer climes a few weeks later. ———————————————————— Jedes Jahr im Oktober kommen tausende von Kranichen in den Osten Österreichs, bis sie dann einige Wochen später weiter nach Süden in wärmere Gegenden ziehen Image Details […]
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