Dragonfly in the spotlight
I met this Keeled Skimmer (Orthetrum coerulescens) just before sunset in a small nature reserve, where I could photograph frogs, butterflies and dragonflies several times before. It was sitting on a small stick in one of the three small ponds, which unfortunately dried up completely shortly after because of the drought in the summer of 2022.
This picture is part of the category Close-Up & Macro.
Grey heron (Ardea cinerea)
Autumn unfolds its colors at and on the small lake, which is actually an old arm of the river Aare, and the gray heron casually standing on one leg asserts itself as the boss on the water. The place is well protected, no human being can get there, which he knows of course. Nevertheless, he is very attentive and would fly away at the slightest disturbance.
This picture is part of the category Wildlife Wild.
After last year's sharp decline in the number of kingfishers, probably due to the summer floods, I finally found them again in recent weeks. Up to four blue flashes drew their circles at the same time and tried to mark their territories. Only one, however, the place deer namely, sits down regularly and also for a longer time on the fallen tree, which is very weathered over the years.
This picture is part of the category Portrait: Kingfisher.
Common Buzzard
This young common buzzard was probably just told by his parents to care for himself. For a long time he sat on this branch directly above a frequently walked path and screamed for his life. For me a stroke of luck, I could photograph him in beautiful light.
This picture is part of the category Wildlife Wild.