Falco tinnunculus - Kestrel In German, its name is "Tower Falcon" for good reason. This composite shot shows one bird hovering and searching a field in Burgenland, Austria. I didn't think there were any "tower falkens" in lowland Burgenland, but from the colors, he is correct.
"A Wondrous Bird is the ... It can hold in its beak Enough Food for a week" Another shot from our recent trip to the Vienna Zoo. And since you asked: The Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn advertises its Elephant poo under the name of "Elefantenglück" (Elephant Happiness) remarking that it is an especially mild not 'sharp' (I assume they mean Ph-neutral) organic fertilizer that does not need to be diluted before use and that it particularly good for roses. There is a lot of undigested hay in it.
TWEEET! I'm a song bird. Look at me, I can sing. Right? Of course, just listen. [Grey Heron enjoying spring in Vienna]
