Teil 447 – Die Vögel

Teil 447 – Die Vögel

Admit it, you did think about Hitchcock’s classic and flocks of seagulls and ravens, didn’t you? So when you are expecting masses of dark feathered birds I have to disappoint you. Firstly, I can only offer crows and secondly – and to my surprise...
Teil 446 – Frühling?!

Teil 446 – Frühling?!

Can cranes be wrong? The best husband of all was certain that he observed cranes flying north the week before last but unfortunately he did not have a camera with him. Last Friday I was luckier. I caught them late afternoon when they were using the up wind on the hill...
Teil 443 – Ein Evergreen oder zwei

Teil 443 – Ein Evergreen oder zwei

Apart from a lot of rain this winter has been kind to us here in the west of Germany. Everything else has come in moderation – we had a little snow, a little frost and a little sunshine. Let’s hope it stays like this and we can see the first snow drops and...
Teil 442 – Let’s get vertical!

Teil 442 – Let’s get vertical!

Today I have an Ice-B special for you. He will demonstrate how to get vertical. For this he will climb our purple-leaf plum first, then he will try his best to look sweet and then he will carefully prepare his descent. I know, I know! Yet another tree issue, I hear...
Teil 438 – Winterwochenende: Sonntag

Teil 438 – Winterwochenende: Sonntag

As the snow was melting on Sunday the Norwegians lost interest in running around. They did not want to get their feet wet and were just plain bored. You can also witness how unsuccessful my education has proven to be – even with me standing close by Ice-B has no...
Teil 437 – Winterwochenende: Samstag

Teil 437 – Winterwochenende: Samstag

Dear New Englanders, in contrast to the New Yorker drama queens you know how to deal with a blizzard and I hope „Juno“ did not hit you too hard. In any case you will most certainly have a good laugh (again) at the pathetic bits of snow we had last weekend....