Wren
2025-12-03
The Wren is one of the smallest yet most distinctive winter birds in Central Europe. Despite its tiny size, it has a remarkably loud voice. In winter it searches protected areas where insects can still be found—such as h…
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Bullfinch
2025-12-03
The Bullfinch is one of the most striking winter visitors in Central European gardens. Its bright plumage—especially in males—makes it instantly recognizable. Bullfinches are calm, quiet birds that rarely appear in large…
Read more »Hawfinch
2025-12-03
The Hawfinch is one of Europe’s most powerful and striking finches. Despite its size and massive bill, it is easily overlooked in gardens because it is shy and prefers high treetops. In winter, however, it appears more f…
Read more »Greenfinch
2025-12-03
The Greenfinch is a typical garden bird in Central Europe and is especially visible in winter at feeders. It stands out due to its yellow-green plumage and strong build. Greenfinches often appear in small groups and rema…
Read more »Long-tailed Tit
2025-12-03
The Long-tailed Tit is a common winter visitor in Central European gardens. It is instantly recognizable by its extremely long tail and round, lightweight body. Long-tailed Tits almost never appear alone; they move in fa…
Read more »Bohemian Waxwing
2025-12-03
The Bohemian Waxwing is a rare winter visitor from the far north. It breeds in Scandinavia and Siberia and reaches Central Europe mainly when berry supplies in the north fail. In such “irruption years,” flocks of dozens …
Read more »Brambling
2025-12-03
The Brambling is a typical winter visitor in Central Europe. It breeds in the far north (Scandinavia, Russia) and appears in Germany and the Netherlands mainly when food availability in its breeding range is low. In mild…
Read more »The Eurasian Nuthatch
2025-12-03
The Eurasian Nuthatch is a common forest and garden bird in Central Europe. It is instantly recognizable by its ability to climb head-first down tree trunks, a behavior very few bird species can perform.
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The European Robin
2025-12-03
The European Robin is one of the most familiar winter garden birds in Central Europe. It is territorial, curious, and often the first bird to appear near feeders and garden paths.
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The Blue Tit
2025-12-03
The Blue Tit is one of the most common and recognizable garden birds in Europe. It is a frequent visitor to feeders, nest boxes, and shrubs during the winter months and often appears alongside Great Tits.
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The Great Spotted Woodpecker
2025-12-03
The Great Spotted Woodpecker is one of the most widespread and well-studied woodpecker species in Europe. It appears regularly in forests, gardens, and parks across Germany and the Netherlands.
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Why a Great Tit Sleeps in a Nest Box
2025-12-03
A Great Tit regularly sleeping inside a nest box is normal behavior, especially in autumn and winter. Both males and females may use nest boxes as safe night roosts when temperatures drop or predators are active. The bir…
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