A mallard standing on a log in the rain.

It was a damp afternoon: a mallard in the rain🦆🪶🌿

Kingfisher named Swiss Bird of the Year 2026 Switzerland has around 400 to 500 breeding pairs of kingfishers, a figure that has slightly recovered in recent years. The species remains rare.

Forgot to mention that the kingfisher was crowned Bird of the Year 2026 in Switzerland🇨🇭

#kingfisher #eisvogel #schweiz #switzerland

Another kingfisher sighting!
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#kingfisher #eisvogel

I often see them, but they're so quick! I was waiting for ages to photograph or record one. So first ever that a kingfisher chose to sit for more than 1 second on a tree in my proximity.

Kingfisher sighting 🤩 Finally! These birds are so quick and elusive 🌿 🪶
#kingfisher #switzerland

Looks proud of it too!

Yes, it was very cold and windy, so this birdie fluffed out its "bib" to the max!😂

A very fluffy, confident and vain sparrow sitting on a branch and staring right into the camera.

A photogenic house sparrow with LOTS of fluff! 🪶 🌿
#switzerland #schweiz

Mute swan juvenile swimming in a pond.

A mute swan youngster has joined the pond. Hope to watch it all the way to its adulthood 🪶 🌿
#birds

A coot reeeeeeaaaally stretching its neck.

Yoga move from a coot plus reflection. That's quite a neck stretch! 🌿 🪶
#birds #waterfowl

Especially when they're in the pink!😊

Pink-purple sky at night over Basel, Switzerland.

Pink-purple sky at night over Basel, Switzerland.

No, these are not northern lights (I wish....). Yesterday's nocturnal pink sky over Basel is the result of low-hanging clouds reflecting the local football stadium's horticultural lights.
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#Basel #Switzerland #Schweiz

Thanks for sharing! Rainbows and birds are always a great combination.

A crow sitting on a chimney and holding a nut. There's a rainbow in the background.

A crow, rainbow and nut all fitting very nicely together somehow. Photographed 5 minutes ago during a summer shower. 🌿 🪶

Thank you! Yes, photos are fortunately pollen-free!😀

A drone fly sitting on goldenrod against a green background.

I was walking past a bright yellow wall of goldenrod when I saw and photographed this drone fly. Love how it has an alien look about it with those huge compound eyes! 👽 Just look at that face 🌿
#bugsky #insects #summer

Thank you! I was not expecting all those stomach dots!

Stomach view of the jersey tiger moth. It was sitting on the window showing off all those spots! 🌿 🦋

A Jersey tiger moth sits on a leaf. The moth has black and yellow stripes with dots at the bottom of its wings. It also has striped feet and feelers.

🌿 🦋 Was very pleased to discover this pretty jersey tiger moth sitting on a leaf in the front yard 📸

#moth #insects #bugsky

Fireworks for Swiss National Day.

🇨🇭Swiss National Day yesterday. Gave me the opportunity to photograph the village fireworks for a colourful albeit rather noisy change!

#swissnationalday #bundesfeier #switzerland #schweiz

Crow with white "underfeathers".

Saw and photographed one of my crow buddies today. Just look at those white feather bases, on display thanks to the wind ruffling its plumage. Do all crows have this? Crow experts, any insights? 🪶 🌿

#crow #corvids

Carder bee on a loosestrife plant.

Carder bees are the cutest with their fluffy orange hairdos. Managed to snap this one after many tries 🌿 🐝

#bugsky #bee #switzerland

Four-spotted chaser peeking coyly from behind its perch. Plus 50 shades of green.

🫣 A funny dragonfly peekaboo moment I caught on camera: four-spotted chaser at the pond. 🌿

#dragonflies #insects #nature

A nesting coot.

A coot sitting on a mighty, bristling nest. Just waiting for the little ones to hatch! 🌿 🪶

#waterfowl #switzerland

Frogs are the best!🐸

Thanks for sharing! Very cute!😊

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Thank you, this one's so cute with its grave posture and expression.

Thank you very much!😊

A very earnest frog sitting on a leaf in front of two water lilies.

I spent a pond-erous afternoon with my camera. One of my favourite shots: this frog sitting earnestly in front of two water lilies. Just check out that upright posture. Lots of attitude! 🐸 🌿

#amphibians #frogs #switzerland