No, this is not about some infamous rapper. It’s about the Little Bittern. Not much rapping there, producing a mere monotonous ‘dog barking’ is what they do. And that’s usually all you get from then. […]
Author Archives: ZeBirdMan
American Pipit – the Alticola Edition
While visiting the Rockies last month, I noticed some Pipit-like birds walking on the snow. Immediately I started taking pictures, still not sure which Pipit I was shooting exactly. As it turned out, it’s an […]
Mountain Marmots
To me, marmots and mountains are strongly connected. I remember, as a child, visiting the Swiss Alps and seeing and hearing these wonderful ‘Murmeltiere’ high up in the mountains. Last month, I visited the Rocky […]
PHOTO OF THE MONTH JUNE 2019
Nikon D850 + 500mm f4 | 1/2000s | f6,3 | ISO28000 | overexposed 1 FS | tripod | Belgium
Western Meadowlark
Without doubt, the Western Meadowlark has the most beautiful song I have heard from any bird in the US so far. So, when I drove around in South Park (CO, USA) last week, I recognised […]
Wireless Western Kingbird
Over the years, most of the Kingbirds that I have seen were perched on fences and wires. Which makes sense, since they make for excellent look-out spots. But, truth to be told, I always hoped […]
Skylarks in Spring
Nothing is so connected with Spring as singing Eurasian Skylarks. Either sitting and displaying from the ground, or from high-up in the air: the Larks make sure their presence is known. This Spring I was […]
Korean Walls
Korea has a long tradition of murals. During our cycling trip in South-Korea, last month, we encountered many different drawings. Of course, they are abundant at temples and shrines, but you can see them almost […]
Little More
Some weeks ago, I found a Little Owl that appeared ‘approachable’. After my first visit I went back one more time, trying for some different images. Inspired by these little, fluffy owls, I decided to […]
The Highland White
Despite the lack of highlands, our country boasts many Highland Cows. Maybe it’s just a matter of overcompensation? Anyway. Among a group of these furry cows, I noticed a young one, in a different dress. […]
PHOTO OF THE MONTH MAY 2019
Nikon D850 + 500mm f4 | 1/1000s | f6,3 | ISO640 | overexposed 1/3FS | handheld | The Netherlands
Brown-eared Bulbul
Last month, I spent some weeks cycling in South-Korea. Cycling and getting to know the country were of course the main goals, birding was driving in the back seat. That said, I saw quite some […]