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Merlin Maus
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The grass is never greener on the other side. It's greener where you water it.
Birds. Books. Birdwatching. Vogelflausch.
Science.
Nikon Coolpix P950 & Sony RX10MIV
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CootsAndMoorhens, and the Alternative for today is #Ducklings.

I'll stick with the beautiful coots, which are so full of character that they'll always hold a very special place in my heart 💚🖤🤍😘
November 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The Blackbird is one of the most common #birds in my country. And one of the most beautiful 😍 🪶 #birds #birdphotography #photography
November 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The winter ❄️ birds are back: Today we had the first bigger flock of Bramblings in our Garden 😍 🪶 #birds #birdphotography #photography
November 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I don't have a favorite wader, but Common Ringed Plovers are definitely the cutest :-) I love everything about them and was extremely happy to catch one with a worm in its beak. 🥰 . #Baltrum, Germany.
Have a lovely Thursday evening full of #birds 🪶 #birdphotography #photography
October 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The female curlew wasn't sure if she really wanted to land so close to me. But she did, and I tried not to breathe while taking her photo 😍. #Baltrum, Germany.
Have a lovely Thursday evening full of #birds 🪶 #birdphotography #photography
September 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Die Große Brachvogeldame war sich nicht sicher, ob sie wirklich so nahe bei mir landen wollte. Doch sie tat es und ich versuchte, beim Fotografieren nicht zu atmen 😍.
Have a lovely Thursday evening full of #birds 🪶 #birdphotography #photography
September 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
There was a brief moment of enchantment as this beautiful Black Redstart sought shelter in our garden, fluffing itself up in a relaxed manner. But then the heavy storm and rain returned, and it flew away, hopefully to safety. Have a lovely Tuesday evening full #birds 🪶 #birdphotography #photography
September 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
And for those of you who don't like videos: here are pictures of the little cutie #birds 🪶 #birdphotography #photography
Junges weibliches Schwarzkehlchen / Young female European stonechat
September 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Good Afternoon 🌦️ 💨 from #Baltrum. Yesterday we had strong winds, but it was sunny, so I managed to capture this sweet young Stonechat. Its tail bobbing was simply enchanting. 🥰
Have a lovely Saturday evening full #birds 🪶 #birdphotography #photography
September 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
My #BirdOfTheDay is the Meadow Pipit, they are so adorable 🥰. I've finally got my first decent pictures of them today on #Baltrum. They're constantly hopping around, making it almost impossible to get a clear photo of them 😅
Have a lovely Saturday evening full #birds 🪶
#birdphotography #photography
September 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My #BirdOfTheDay is the Common Redshank. These beautiful birds are gathering in large flocks on the island of #Baltrum in the German North Sea.
Have a lovely Thursday evening full #birds 🪶
#birdphotography #photography
September 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I took this photo of this beautiful ring-necked parakeet in 2018 during a trip to the UK, and it still adorns my wall ☺️.
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay is all about #profile so show me your beautiful profile shots of any #bird. #birdphotogtaphy #photography
Have a beautiful Wednesday full of #birds 🪶
August 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Good Evening 🌒 from Germany

"Our" Redstart is almost ready for migration, we're happy about every day we can still see her. And of course, we also enjoy the daily visit of the hummingbird hawk #moths 🦋.
Have a beautiful Tuesday full of #birds 🪶
August 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I'll join in 😘
My #BirdOfTheDay today with a #Bluesky background is a Northern Wheatear from Lituania last year.
Have a beautiful Tuesday full of #birds 🪶
August 26, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Good Evening 🌒 from Germany
"Our" bullfinches visited us with their offspring 🥰 . The parents, especially the male, look a bit worn out after the breeding season 😅 .
Have a beautiful Monday full of #birds 🪶
August 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Good Evening 🌒 from Germany
It's fledgeling time again! While the Yellowhammers have their second breeding, their youngsters are up and about in our Garden, even socializing with young House sparrows. 

Have a beautiful Sunday full of #birds 🪶
August 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Good Evening 🌘 from Germany
Common Coots are so full of character. I love watching them so much 🥰 . 

Have a beautiful Friday full of #birds 🪶
July 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Happy Summer Solstice from Germany 🇩🇪
 ☀️ 💛
Yellowhammer from our Garden 🥰 . 

Have a beautiful Saturday full of 🪶#birds
June 21, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Good Evening 🌘 from Germany
Little House sparrow fledgeling from our Garden 🥰
Have a great Friday full of 🪶#birds
June 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Good Evening 🌒 from Germany 🇩🇪
Northern Shoveler from Estonia 🇪🇪
Have a wonderful Saturday full of #birds
🇩🇪 Löffelerpel😍
#BirdLovers #NaturePhotography #birding 🪶
May 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Good Evening 🌒 from Germany 🇩🇪
Northern Wheatear from Estonia 🇪🇪
Have a wonderful Friday full of #birds
🇩🇪 Steinschmätzer😍
#BirdLovers #NaturePhotography #birding 🪶
May 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Good Evening 🌒 from Germany 🇩🇪
Bar-headed Goose enjoying a nap 😴 🥰
Have a wonderful evening full of #birds
🇩🇪 Dösende Streifengans 😍
#BirdLovers #NaturePhotography #birding 🪶
May 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Good Evening 🌒 from Germany 🇩🇪
Common Moorhen, a sometimes surprisingly elegant bird. 🥰
Have a splendid evening full of #birds
🇩🇪 Teichhuhn, heute mal ganz elegant 😍
#BirdLovers #NaturePhotography #birding 🪶
April 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Happy #worldcurlewday!
I like to share my Eurasian Curlew from #Texel last year. Have a wonderful #Easter2025 Monday full of #birds
#birding #BirdLovers #NaturePhotography
April 21, 2025 at 8:52 AM
"Our" male Bullfinch wishes you all a very
Happy #Easter2025 🐇🐣🐰
Have a splendid Sunday full of #birds
🇩🇪 Unser Gimpel wünscht Euch Frohe #Ostern2025 🐇🐣🐰
#BirdLovers #NaturePhotography #birding 🪶
April 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM