Walking and birds spotting Week 21

Hello feathered friends.

This is week 21 of my weekly walking and bird spotting diary. Except for one rainy day, the weather was mostly sunny and warm. During this week, I visited the usual locations, but I explored new ones on two occasions.
Although due to the lush vegetation I assumed that I would not be able to notice a large number of birds, the exact opposite thing happened.

So for this week, I have documented 29 different bird species, of which 2 are completely new.

African Stonechat

This bird species inhabits only shrubs and grasslands. I can usually see it singing from a power line or a low dry tree.

Barn Swallow

It is currently the nesting season. Swallows spend most of the day in flight feeding on various insects. They are skilled fliers and fly over large areas at different heights in search of food. Between meals, they like to rest on the power lines.

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Black redstart

It is present throughout the year and is easily noticeable due to its unusual song and appearance.

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Common Blackbird

It spends most of its time looking for food while walking on the lawns. Persistence usually pays off by finding a treat like this earthworm.

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Common Buzzard

Unlike the winter months, I rarely meet this bird. It is mostly from a great distance as it crosses a certain area in search of prey.

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Common Gull

I expect more seagulls soon. For now, I sometimes notice a small group flying.

Common Kestrel

It is the most numerous bird of prey and it can be seen throughout the year. Most of these birds are located along the road to a nearby town.

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Common Starling

Although it is mostly found in groups, sometimes individuals separate.

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Eurasian Collared-Dove

If they are not on the transmission lines, they spend time in the middle of the tree canopy.

European Bee-eater

It is definitely the most colorful bird in this area. I only meet them in a small group next to a large orchard.

European Roller

Exploring new locations this week, I noticed a new species I hadn't seen before. Unfortunately, I was quite far away and without the possibility to get any closer.

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Goldfinch

I meet them less often and exclusively in a few locations. They are no longer located in the settlement but exclusively along the perimeter or outside it.

Great Tit

Since flowers attract a large number of insects, certain species regularly visit flower beds. In addition to sparrows, great tits come regularly.

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Hooded crow

I see the hooded crow in flight from time to time. It is still present only in the field.

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Hoopoe

One day I accidentally interrupted this bird during a meal. Due to the specific way of eating, considering the shape and size of the beak, the bird flew to the nearby tree with the captured prey. The meal resumed at safety after I walked away.

House sparrow

It is the most numerous bird and is found almost everywhere.

Jackdaw

This jackdaw boldly walked the lawn like a man. Although it can't be seen, it was accompanied by a group of starlings.

Little Owl

I meet them occasionally during the daylight. They are usually seen on chimneys. This time I noticed it watching the area from the transmission line.

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Magpie

On one occasion the magpie did a karate pose and jumped down from the roof of the house.

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Mallard

Mallards are mostly found in a nearby pond. Sometimes it is a lone male, while most often it is a couple.

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Pheasant

One day I noticed this bird walking on a bike path. After he noticed me, he hid in a nearby bush.

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Pigeon

Pigeons are quite active during this time of year. They often fly long distances and can often be seen on rooftops or feeding on the ground.

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Red-backed Shrike

They inhabit the same area as the African stonechat.

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Rook

The rooks can be seen in several locations and are mostly in small groups of several birds.

Spotted Flycatcher

This week, I noticed this bird in the same location as last time. It is located in the woods near the pond.

Tree Sparrow

They are numerous and are distributed all over the settlement. They usually choose high roofs or trees for the observation post, and they spend a lot of time feeding on the ground.

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White stork

While I was riding my bike, this white stork flew over me. I see them several times a month exclusively alone. I did not notice any pair or group of these birds.

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Wood Pigeon

One day, as I was walking in nature in front of me above the poppy field, a wood pigeon flew by.

Unknown

Not far from the wood pigeon in the wheat, I noticed this bird with a yellow belly and neck, gray wings and head, and a brown back. There are streaks of lighter color around the eyes.
I meet this species of bird for the first time. The available literature and software were not helpful to me. If anyone recognizes this type of bird, please leave a comment.

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