Schweiz: Zivilflugzeug versinkt nach Notlandung im Genfersee CORSEAUX (SCHWEIZ): Am Dienstag, 12. August 2025, gegen 15:55 Uhr, ereignete sich auf dem Genfersee bei Corseaux/VD ein Flugunglück. Eine zweisitzige Maschine

Schweiz: Zivilflugzeug versinkt nach Notlandung im Genfersee #Corseaux #Flugunfall
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This photo beautifully captures a European Goldfinch perched on a branch. Key identifying features include: Bright red face : A vivid red mask that extends around the beak and eyes. Black and white head ,: Contrasting strongly with the red face. Buff and white underparts : The chest and belly are a soft beige fading into white. Striking wing pattern : The wings are black with a bold, bright yellow bar running across them. White rump and black tail : Visible at the rear of the bird. Slender, slightly curved beak : Suited for extracting seeds from thistles and other plants. The bird is set against a backdrop of lush green foliage, likely birch leaves, and is perched on thin, slightly curved branches. The image captures the bird in a slightly forward-leaning posture, as if alert or preparing to fly. The lighting and depth of field bring the goldfinch into sharp focus while gently blurring the background, highlighting the bird’s vibrant plumage. Photo taken 15 July 2025 in Corseaux, Switzerland

Distelfink/Stieglitz in unserem Garten.
Aufgenommen am 15. Juli 2025 in Corseaux

European Goldfinch in our garden.
Photo taken 15 July 2025 in Corseaux, Switzerland
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This image captures the moment a European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) takes flight from the tip of a conifer branch. With its wings fully extended, the translucent golden tones of its feathers catch the sunlight, creating a beautiful contrast against the clear blue sky. The bird’s vibrant red face and black-and-white head markings stand out distinctly, adding to the drama of the moment. The surrounding pine needles frame the composition naturally, emphasizing both the delicacy of the bird and the serenity of its alpine or woodland habitat. The image conveys a perfect blend of motion and stillness — a fleeting departure frozen in time. Photographed 16th June 2025 in Corseaux, Switzerland

Ein Distelfink/Stieglitz verlässt seine Beobachtungsposition.
Aufgenommen am 16. Juni 2025 in Corseaux

A European Goldfinch leaves his observation point.
Photo taken 16 Juni 2025 in Corseaux, Switzerland
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