The mating behavior of goshawks (Accipiter gentilis) is a fascinating yet intricate process that involves a series of aerial displays, vocalizations, and mutual bonding rituals making the life of a nature photographer very beautiful! These large, powerful birds of prey are found in Germany, occupying diverse habitats ranging from forests to open woodlands. There are several populations of them in Berlin. The goshawk mating season in Berlin happens in March, and the process serves as a means to strengthen bonds between the mating pair and establish their territory.

The female shows that the is ready for mating and calling the male hawk.

 

Photos were taken with the Pentax K3 III and the Pentax 560 mm F5.6 in March 2023.

The big wheel in Berlin Alexanderplatz on the christmas market.

Mallard Duck Portrait and Feather Details

Mallard ducks are boring animals to photographers? I don´t think so. Of course we lose the sense for recognizing the beauty of common animals you can find in every city. You need a closer look and some lost patience to see the beauty again.Mallard Duck Portrait and Feather Details

I really enjoy seeing the colors and structures of these bird feathers. You can practically see the water repellency of this bird skin.

The photos were taken with the Pentax K3 III and the Pentax 560 mm F5.6 + 1.4x Teleconverter.

Skyline of Frankfurt am Main in Hessen - Mainhatten
Skyline of Frankfurt am Main in Hessen - Mainhatten

Skyline of Frankfurt am Main in Hessen – Mainhatten

Polarlights in Norway with Pentax K1 II + Pentax 24-70mm F2.8

On our way from Inari (Finnland Lapland) to Olderfjord (Norway Lapland) we saw this strong polarlight (aurora) just 10 minutes after we passed the border from Finnland to Norway.

Polarlights in Norway with Pentax K1 II + Pentax 24-70mm F2.8

Polarlights in Norway with Pentax K1 II + Pentax 24-70mm F2.8

Polarlights in Norway with Pentax K1 II + Pentax 24-70mm F2.8

Some birds photographed in Stade (Niedersachsen) over Christmas with the Pentax K3 III and the Pentax 560 mm F5.6.

Raven in frozen environment

Late summer is the right time to find dead insects at home. Here we have a hornet which just fell down from the sky in the living room. I took the chance to make a close-up photo of this majestetic flying insect.

Photos were taken with the Pentax K1 II and the Pentax DFA 100mm F2.8 Macro.