On an old fence warmed by the morning sun, a dove stood with its feathers fluffy like a wool jacket that had just been dried in the sun. The faint purple glow around his neck glowed subtly, as if he was

🦉 The brambling (Fringilla montifringilla) Fringilla (lat.) Finch; fi nco (old German) montifringilla lat .: mōns, montis mountain, mountain range In some regions, these birds are sedentary and winter

In our daily walks, shadows tell stories that the light sometimes chooses not to, and if you pay attention, they gift you images that seem made on purpose. In the mornings they are long and promising,

🦉 The redwing (Turdus iliacus) Turdus (Latin) thrush iliacus ilia (lat.) sides, iliacus with sides (i.e. with red sides) This small species of thrush arrives at the end of April, depending on the weather,

As always, I want to thank @nelinoeva for the competition. You can read the rules and announcement here - This week's topic is - FREE THEME There is about a week left before the arrival of the white wagtail,

Latin nameObservation dateLocation Vanellus vanellus10.6.2025Val, Veselí nad Lužnicí , South Bohemia, Czech republic Link to original community LatitudeLongitude 49.1405066667, 14.7524566667

On a simple wooden ledge, a local dove stands serenely, as if the world is slowing down just for him. Its feathers reflected the soft tones of shaded ash, hints of glistening green on its neck, and touches