Monthly Archives: February 2015


Photofriday 4: Barn Swallow

The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)   Did you know…… For a long time, swallows were believed to hibernate in holes in the ground or underwater, withdrawn in some kind of torpid state. Nowadays we know they migrate to warmer countries during wintertime.

barn swallow, brood, Hirundo rustica, juvenile, nestling

PhotoFriday 3: Mute Swan 1

The Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)   Did you know…… Mute swans often mate for life as a monogamous couple. They even raise the cygnets as a pair. Mute swans often use the same nest each year, restoring it if neceassairy.

Mute Swan Cygnus olor male showing off sunset pink water

white rabbit bunny cute funny humour

PhotoFriday 2: European Rabbit

European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)   Did you know…… Male rabbits fight each other for the females. They can be very aggressive and competitors are often badly injured or even killed! Looks can be deceiving, isn’t it?!


PhotoFriday 1: Tree Frog

The European Tree Frog (Hyla Arbora)   Did you know…… Tree frogs are wonderful barometers. Before a rain shower, they start croaking. So if you hear the tree frogs, you better unfold your umbrella!

A Resting tree frog on a rusty leaf