Μάιος 08, 2024

Dragonfly, bees and some critters...

Identifying different species is not always easy. Many thanks for your help!

Posted on Μάιος 08, 2024 0936 ΜΜ by spyr spyr | 13 παρατηρήσεις | 0σχόλια | Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

Απρίλιος 16, 2024

Mystery bird

Who recognizes this hissing? It is the last sequence of a longer series of screeches and hisses heard at 3 a.m. in a larger area with meadows and old trees. Two animals were involved, which later moved away in two different directions. At first, they were calling in quick succession, when they were separated, at greater intervals. Because the recorded voice, as it came closer, came from above and moved very quickly (and otherwise silently), we wonder if an owl may have been behind it? Can anyone help solve the mystery? Thank you very much!

Posted on Απρίλιος 16, 2024 0459 ΠΜ by spyr spyr | 1 παρατήρηση | 0σχόλια | Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

Απρίλιος 12, 2024

April

The newspapers report that the air temperature in the last ten months has always been significantly above the expected. Vegetation is at least 1 month ahead. After exceptionally warm April days of up to 28° C, there are repeated drops in temperature, then it suddenly returns to 0°C at night. The butterfly season starts slowly: After several observations of Aglais urticae, Gonepteryx rhamni, Anthocharis cardamines and the first Lycaenidae are flying. As soon as the sun shines, there is a strikingly large variety of wild bees and hoverflies. Spiders and beetles are also easy to spot. Many thanks to all of you who can help with IDs!

Posted on Απρίλιος 12, 2024 0535 ΠΜ by spyr spyr | 28 παρατηρήσεις | 0σχόλια | Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

Μάρτιος 18, 2024

Mystery hoverfly

Looking through my observations from last year I found this one: The shot seems to be sharp and shows the animal pretty well. It would be great if it could be identified more precisely. Can any of you help? Thanks a lot for helping solve this mystery!

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/154113338

Posted on Μάρτιος 18, 2024 0625 ΠΜ by spyr spyr | 0σχόλια | Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

Μάρτιος 06, 2024

Harbingers of spring

These characteristic observations (hoverflies, earthworm, violets, cornell cherry) still need an ID: Can you help? Thanks!

Posted on Μάρτιος 06, 2024 0112 ΜΜ by spyr spyr | 7 παρατηρήσεις | 0σχόλια | Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

Φεβρουάριος 22, 2024

Early bloom

First butterflies and the Wangensbach violets are in full bloom: It's end of February, and spring is here.

Thank you for your IDs for the lovely violets!

Christina Georgina Rossetti
Autumn violets

Keep love for youth, and violets for the spring:
Of if these bloom when worn-out autumn grieves,
Let them lie hid in double shade of leaves,
Their own, and others dropped down withering;
For violets suit when home birds build and sing,
Not when the outbound bird a passage cleaves;
Not with dry stubble of mown harvest sheaves,
But when the green world buds to blossoming.
Keep violets for the spring, and love for youth,
Love that should dwell with beauty, mirth, and hope:
Or if a later sadder love be born,
Let this not look for grace beyond its scope,
But give itself, nor plead for answering truth—
A grateful Ruth tho' gleaning scanty corn.

Posted on Φεβρουάριος 22, 2024 0709 ΠΜ by spyr spyr | 3 παρατηρήσεις | 0σχόλια | Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

Φεβρουάριος 10, 2024

In the woods...

t is an exceptionally warm month of February. Thanks to the southerly winds ("Föhn"), it will be up to 20°C in the Rhine Valley today! Small insects, a snail and various mosses thrive in the forest. Thanks a lot for your suggestions for identification.!

Posted on Φεβρουάριος 10, 2024 0652 ΠΜ by spyr spyr | 12 παρατηρήσεις | 0σχόλια | Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

Φεβρουάριος 05, 2024

Bird call

It's only beginning of February. But recently, the warm temperatures and first butterflies flying remind us of the season we used to call "spring". Who can help to identify this bird by its call? Thanks a lot! https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/198087384

Posted on Φεβρουάριος 05, 2024 0652 ΠΜ by spyr spyr | 0σχόλια | Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

Νοέμβριος 17, 2023

Autumn green

Now it's finally autumn. A heavy storm brought strong winds and heavy rain last night. Mosses, fungi and some other plant species are benefiting from the moisture. Can anyone help identify them? Thank you!

Posted on Νοέμβριος 17, 2023 0726 ΠΜ by spyr spyr | 8 παρατηρήσεις | 0σχόλια | Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο

Οκτώβριος 22, 2023

Insects and a mushroom

It will soon be the end of October, and finally, autumn is coming. Some observations of hoverflies, dragonflies, a wild bee, a moth, a spider and a mushroom, observed in meadow and grove, still need an ID. Can anyone help? Thanks a lot!

Posted on Οκτώβριος 22, 2023 0505 ΠΜ by spyr spyr | 9 παρατηρήσεις | 0σχόλια | Αφήστε ένα σχόλιο