Stopped off in the middle Elbe in Germany on our recent foray into France. The idea was to chase a few dragonflies, but other stuff kept getting in the way. This section of the Elbe was one of the few remaining strongholds of the European beaver before their successful re-introduction to parts of their former range. It was surprising though to be watching a huge adult down to less than 2 metres (with the kids perched on our shoulders) within half an hour of arrival... (my camera was in the car!)
Distant white-tailed eagle, one of a pair harrassing wildfowl along the river.
One of the obvious differences in the bird fauna compared to southern Sweden was that black kites were numerous.
Somatochlora metallica
A good population of white storks is found along this stretch of the Elbe.
Of the 16 species of dragonfly encountered the most pleasing for me was a small population of Erythromma viridulum.
Not seen these guys since I left the UK. Our target species Ophiogomphus cecilia eluded us...
Distant white-tailed eagle, one of a pair harrassing wildfowl along the river.
One of the obvious differences in the bird fauna compared to southern Sweden was that black kites were numerous.
Somatochlora metallica
A good population of white storks is found along this stretch of the Elbe.
Of the 16 species of dragonfly encountered the most pleasing for me was a small population of Erythromma viridulum. Not seen these guys since I left the UK. Our target species Ophiogomphus cecilia eluded us...
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