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Our kestrels have flown the nest, considerably later than in previous years. There were fierce fights with the jackdaws over the nesting site, and then there was apparently also a rival pair of falcons. Four eggs, four chicks, four nestlings... we hope they have a long life. They can still be seen and heard in the area around the church tower (presumably due to the heavy rainfall in recent days), but they will certainly leave us soon and look for their own territory.
At least two squirrels visit us on the balcony every day. They now climb over the "bridge" we have installed and pick up the walnut we have laid out for them, which they usually eat on the spot. They also share the drinking water in the bowl with the titmice.
The deer continue to visit us in the garden and help us mow the lawn. They come in different groups, and we can now easily distinguish between them. Our water buckets and the pond are also very popular.
A hike to Kammertenberg is always a must in spring to find a wide variety of early bloomers. Pasque flowers and liverwort were also there this year.
A couple of storks has found each other again and will perhaps breed in the nesting aid on St. Barbara's Church. At the moment they are exploring the surroundings and renovating the existing nest. Two weeks ago there were already other applicants, but they moved away again. We are curious to see whether there will be a successful brood this year for the first time in many years....
February saw the return of whooper swans to the Rhine. This flock could be seen for a few days in the Delta de la Sauer on the French side of the Rhine before making the long journey to their breeding grounds in the north and east.
In January, the average temperatures were once again 2 degrees higher than in previous years, but there were still some frosty nights. Surprisingly, our little owl had also left its cave, we hope that it survives this time well and that its partner does too.