Profen II

February 2019 A field trip into a former coal mine (the landscape around Leipzig is strongly shaped by huge, primeval appearing wounds of the earth’s surface) raises some questions with the critical environmentalist. In addition to the bizarre beauty of these impressive landscapes, you will find views into the a small window of geological history,… Continue reading Profen II

Profen I

December 2012 PFRP00824, 121215, shunt signal, Profen, Germany photo credits: Profen open cast mining © Marcus Held | After Nature Profen industrial area © Marcus Held | After Nature

Waiting for Eurasian Bitterns

June 2008 Yesterday I went out to make sound recordings of Great Bitterns Botaurus stellaris. While I was waiting in the dark a European Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus came closer unnoticed and barked as it was frightened by my presence. Nearby a Common Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos was singing in the dark too. PFR080622, 080622, European… Continue reading Waiting for Eurasian Bitterns

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