Most species of the week are rather unknown species that need to be made known first. Not so the wolf, he is probably the most “political” animal and offers a […]
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There are currently 81 dragonfly species in Germany, 67 of which have also been recorded in Rhineland-Palatinate. Among the species that have not yet been found was the dark whiteface […]
The spread of the goosefoot blossom-thrush is probably related to the fact that, after the end of the Second World War, many areas were covered with rubble and debris, where […]
All tern species look very similar. Unlike most other birds, they always keep their heads down when flying. They are characterized by a black upper head, a grey back, short […]
The eurasian otter, like the mink, belongs to the marten family. It belongs to the largest martens in Europe: adult animals reach a head-torso length of up to 90 cm. […]
The jersey thrift is a plant about 20-60 cm high with white to light pink flowers on a spherical inflorescence. It is a formerly native plant, which today in Germany […]
The banded darter dragonfly is a rather small dragonfly with a maximum body length of 35 mm and a broad brown wing band. The wing drawing provides an optical flicker […]
The southern white admiral is a beautiful butterfly, which could be found in Rhineland-Palatinate until the end of the 80s. Its upper side is coloured black, shows a blue shimmer […]
The osprey is a very rare breeding bird in Rhineland-Palatinate. With luck it can be observed during migrations along the Rhine and in fish ponds. As a resident bird it […]
The Lady’s Slipper, whose European species is also known as the “Yellow Lady’s Slipper”, is the most well-known and most striking orchid species in Rhineland-Palatinate. About 5 cm long, protruding, […]