A Bird’s Vast Domain

The vast home of the Alpine Accentor
An Alpine Accentor at ease
A bird’s diverse domain

It is mostly in wintertime that I meet the not-shy Alpine Accentor. Its name tells it lives in high mountains, from the Alps to Africa. Just when I wonder if they would be around, one bird lands suddenly near me, intently looks at me and flies away. Then it comes back with three little ones, eying me with a parent’s pride. Now, that makes my new year.

Picnic on the rocks – three hikers
A proud parent
A last touch of Autumn

The young birds are so lively and move so briskly that I can’t take a photo, but why should I, observing their enthusiasm for life is my richer reward. And as a bird’s flight is, they disappear as swiftly as they fly in. My focus goes back to the hikers sitting on rocks that give a vast view, others walking on the safe man-made path that leads to vaster views.

Hiking in a vast environment
At home in the mountains
Dry rust-colored Heather flowers in Winter

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