On a short trip to Germany, I found myself in Offenbach am Main, and of course I just had to make some time to do a little birding. My time was limited…

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08.05.2025

A Bittern Boomed - 10,000 Birds

I heard the reed-cloaked Bittern boom In rolling mists one afternoon, As camouflaged amidst the gloom, He stayed to hunt his prey. Motionless and sure of foot…

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08.05.2025

Ask a Birder: Do Birds Take Baths? And Why? - 10,000 Birds

Probably most readers of these posts know that birds take baths. They may not know why they do that, and what kind of baths they take. So, here is some more on…

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08.05.2025

Another One That Took A While - 10,000 Birds

In my previous post on this blog, I shared a personal story about my encounters (or lack thereof) with the very beautiful Pearl Kite.

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Offenbach am Main, Birding the River Banks.

A Bittern Boomed - 10,000 Birds

Ask a Birder: Do Birds Take Baths? And Why? - 10,000 Birds

Another One That Took A While - 10,000 Birds

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