Barn swallow
Overview Overview They build cup-shaped nests from moist soil mixed with stalks in barns, sheds, on walls close to the ceiling and breed from April to August, often with 2 annual broods. 4-6 eggs. They live on farms, open buildings in a varied cultural landscape with orchards, grassland and small bodies of water. They are […]
Black redstart
Overview Overview Typical for this migratory bird is the slight trembling of the tail and the kinking. It is loyal to its territory and likes to use half-cave nesting boxes on the wall of a house under the roof. Originally an inhabitant of rocky landscapes, it increasingly regards buildings in towns and villages as substitute […]
Hobby
Overview Overview The tree falcon is a summer visitor from June to August where it occupies abandoned crow’s nests in tall old trees in extensive, well-structured landscapes up to forest edges and uses these as an ideal breeding site for its 2-3 eggs, which hatch after approx. 28 days and are cared for by their […]
Blackbird / Black Thrush
Overview What can we do? Overview Blackbirds are monogamous animals that live in pairs and strictly defend their territory during the breeding season between February and August; these territorial fights can even end fatally. They have 2-3 broods a year, the clutch consisting of 2-5 eggs is incubated for 10-20 days, 4 weeks later the […]
Guinea pig
Overview Acquisition Posture Overview Today’s domestic guinea pig originally comes from the common guinea pig, which is still native to South America. Humans began domesticating them around 5000 years ago. At that time, however, they were still kept as farm animals for meat and fur production. Today, guinea pigs are kept as pets, but are […]
Dogs
Overview Acquisition Posture Overview Descended from the wolf, the dog has been a faithful companion to humans for thousands of years. Over the course of time, people have bred numerous dog breeds with a clear breeding objective. In addition to external appearance, great importance was attached to the dog’s potential uses. Even today, these original […]
Cats
Overview Acquisition Posture Overview Descended from the African hawk cat, today’s domestic cat developed into a domesticated species around 10,000 years ago. The hunting instinct for mice and rats, which multiplied rapidly due to the sedentary lifestyle of humans, lured cats further and further into the cities. Humans and animals increasingly lost their shyness towards […]