🦉 The tree pipit (Anthus trivialis)
- Anthus (ancient Greek mythology) Antus, son of Hippodamia, turned into a bird
- Trivialis (lat.) common, simple, banal
If in cities we are accustomed to seeing white wagtails running along the sidewalks, then their wild relatives live in the forest. At the end of April, when there is no longer snow, you can go into the forest, and you need to listen carefully. These birds are barely noticeable when looking for food. You need to listen to the rustling of dry leaves and grass.
When these forest wagtails are well-fed, then it’s worth listening to the voices. During the mating season, males actively sing and display themselves. First, the male will perform one verse, then fly up and smoothly land on another branch.
| Camera | Lens |
|---|---|
| Nikon D5200 | Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD |