A Bit of Switzerland between Nan and Lis

[nan]

magnificent... with snow

I have to see Bullfinch (Bouvreuil pivoine)
well done

[Puff Addy]

While you were away, I was really worried about the weather up there. When it is bad here, immagine there

You actually had it worse!

I have to see Bullfinch (Bouvreuil pivoine)

We have seen them before here in the Czech Republic, but it was nice to see them in the mountains. The Citril Finch was a new bird for both of us, however!

[Lisbeth]

You actually had it worse!

I am very happy to hear that Being at home is different from being on a holiday

[Richprins]

Ah! I'll look at these pics again when the heat starts down here!

[Dewi]

Even more stunning scenery.

Love the little blue.

[Puff Addy]

Thank you, Dewi.

Tomorrow we go in search of a very special bird...

[nan]

ready

[Puff Addy]

Okay, so on a tip from our landlords, we walk a little ways up the Chluse Gorge and stop at the second road tunnel, a location that has been good for Wallcreeper (Mauerläufer/Tichodrome échelette). Within two minutes my wife spots one fluttering into a nest site with larvae in its bill, at which point its mate pops out and then flies off!

Easiest life bird ever!

Here is its habitat.



After spotting the Wallcreepers, we walked further towards the entrance to the Gasteretal. There was a Dipper (Wasseramsel/Cincle plongeur) with a juvenile in the stream.



Some flowers from the walk:

Rhododendron hirsutum



Kernera saxatilis



Pinguicula alpina

[Richprins]

Nice scenery!

So what do these birds look like, Puffie?

[Lisbeth]

Beautiful flowers

Yes, you must show us the birdies (Take them off the Internet )