Meine Oster-Überraschung war das Pärchen Schwarzkehlchen am Maisgraben! April 2026 bei Warmbronn.

My surprise for Easter was that couple of (European) Stonechats! April 2026 near Warmbronn.

🔬: Saxicola rubicola
🇬🇧: European Stonechat

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Some mornings reward patience.

During a quiet walk across the Regte Heide near Goirle/Tilburg in the Netherlands, close to the ancient burial mounds that have watched over this landscape for thousands of years, I settled down near a patch of blackberry brambles. The sun was behind me and I sat quietly in the shade, listening rather than searching.

Birdsong filled the heathland. Geese called overhead, herons moved in the distance, and the usual chorus of finches and tits surrounded the morning. Yet two songs stood out—ones I couldn’t quite place. So I opened the Merlin bird app. Two names appeared: Yellowhammer – Emberiza citrinella (Geelgors) and European Stonechat – Saxicola rubicola (Roodborsttapuit).

Now I had to wait.

Nearly an hour passed before the first flash of yellow appeared deep inside the thorny brambles: the Yellowhammer, perched low and partially hidden. Beautiful, but difficult to photograph through the maze of branches.

Then, suddenly, a small shape landed just above it.

The European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola), perfectly visible and briefly posing as the centerpiece of the scene, while the Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) remained tucked in the lower right of the bush. Two species, sharing the same patch of bramble for a brief moment.

Moments like this remind me that wildlife photography often rewards stillness more than movement.

Captured handheld with my Canon 5D Mark IV and Sigma 100–400mm, fully zoomed at f/6.4, 1/1000 sec, ISO 500.

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#BirdOfTheDay : des oiseaux perchés #PerfectPerch que je combine avec le thème du #BlueskyArtShow de ce samedi : #One
Un tarier pâtre en train d'observer les environs depuis son roseau d'observation.
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tarier pâtre un peu de travers pris en photo au mois de mars dernier.
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Wings Over Kampina: A Trio of Avian Encounters

Exploring the Kampina nature reserve near Oisterwijk, I was privileged to photograph three remarkable bird species, each showcasing the rich biodiversity of Noord-Brabant.

Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)

The first two images capture the Common Buzzard in mid-flight. This raptor, widespread across Europe, is known for its broad wings and rounded tail. Often seen soaring or perched prominently, buzzards are versatile hunters, feeding on small mammals, birds, and carrion. Their distinctive "pee-yow" call is a familiar sound in the countryside.

European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola)

The third image features the European Stonechat, a small passerine bird with striking sexual dimorphism. Males display a black head, white neck patch, and orange-red breast, while females are more subdued in coloration. Stonechats inhabit open scrublands and grasslands, often perching conspicuously as they hunt insects.

Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)

The final image showcases the Eurasian Spoonbill gliding against a clear blue sky, with a solitary white cloud as its backdrop. This elegant wader is distinguished by its long, spoon-shaped bill, which it uses to forage in shallow waters. Spoonbills are social birds, often found in groups, and their presence indicates healthy wetland ecosystems.

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- 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚 ♀︎ (𝑆𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑎 𝑟𝑢𝑏𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑎), Lagunas de Cantalejo (Segovia, España).

Camara Panasonic Lumix G90/G95
Objetivo Panasonic 100-300 ƒ3.5-5.6 II
Datos Exif: Modo Manual, ƒ5,6, 1/5000s, ISO 1600, 600mm equivalente

Científico: Saxicola rubicola
Castellano: Tarabilla Europea
Catalá: Bitxac Comú, vitrac o Cagamànecs
Euskera: Patixartxar Burubeltza
Galego: Chasco Europeo, Chaschás ou Charra
Português: Cartaxo-Europeu
Italiano: Saltimpalo
English: European Stonechat
Français: Tarier Pâtre
Deutsch: Schwarzkehlchen

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The European stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a subspecies of the common stonechat. Long considered a member of the thrush family, Turdidae, genetic evidence has placed it and its relatives in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It is found across Europe, as far east as Ukraine and the South Caucasus, and in parts of North Africa

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The European stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) is a small passerine bird that was formerly classed as a subspecies of the common stonechat. Long considered a member of the thrush family, Turdidae, genetic evidence has placed it and its relatives in the Old World flycatcher family, Muscicapidae. It is found across Europe, as far east as Ukraine and the South Caucasus, and in parts of North Africa

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Tarier pâtre en plumage pas encore complètement nuptial, mais tout à fait mignon.
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