

The Decline of the Blue Tit and How We Can Help
A photographic post: The blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) once fluttered through European gardens in abundance, but recent years have seen a quiet decline. In 2020, a bacterial outbreak and a food shortage during breeding season hit their numbers hard. Though their population has improved, they still face challenges like habitat loss and competition. Simple actions like planting for insects and providing the right-sized nesting boxes can help give blue tits a better chance to t
Ran Fuchs
Apr 182 min read
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Through My Eyes: How Birds Select a Nesting Place
Have you ever wondered how birds choose the perfect nesting spot? For them, it’s a life-or-death decision. In this blog, I share my personal observation—with photos—of how Great Tits selected the nesting box on my balcony."
Ran Fuchs
Apr 132 min read
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Beyond the Familiar: Discovering Unknown Worlds
How leaving behind corporate life to become a photographer transformed my worldview!
Ran Fuchs
Feb 282 min read
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Travelling in Dubai: Nature's Surprise Amidst the Urban Jungle
Discovering a hidden side of Dubai: a reserve in the desert, full of birds, and a new perspective on travelling in the UAE.
Ran Fuchs
Jan 144 min read
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Kangaroo Kinship: Finding Ourselves in the Wild
Discover the relatable behavior of kangaroo mothers and joeys, highlighting the surprising similarities to human parent-child dynamics.
Ran Fuchs
Dec 22, 20242 min read
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Arachnophobes, Enter at Your Own Risk: A Spidery Halloween Post
What started as a delightful birdwatching trip in Poland turned into a spider-filled adventure. Lucky we were not arachnophobes.
Ran Fuchs
Oct 26, 20243 min read
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Nature Photography: The Ultimate Challenge for Hunters
After a long day in the wilderness capturing elusive wildlife, we debated with hunters how much tougher photography is compared to hunting.
Ran Fuchs
Oct 3, 20243 min read
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From Fear to Fascination: The Vital Role of Bats in Our Ecosystems
From childhood adventures to bat conservation, I learned bats are crucial for ecosystems. Let's learn about them and protect them!
Ran Fuchs
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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The Sparrow Rule: the first rule of bird photography
Explore the Sparrow Rule in bird photography: capture beauty by focusing on composition. Check out these photos and the stories behind them!
Ran Fuchs
Aug 18, 20243 min read
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My New Bird Photo Exhibition in Augsburg
View and visit my bird photo exhibition at the Augsburg District Office
Ran Fuchs
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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Germany's Shift: From Manicured Lawns to Wild Meadows
A century after Jerome K.Jerome highlighted Germany's obsession with tidy nature, German wild meadows are, at last, becoming nature-friendly
Ran Fuchs
May 17, 20242 min read
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The End is Where We Start From | 3.1
Following Sarah's death by a Jordanian sniper, Boaz's family decides to move house to a safer location.
Ran Fuchs
Apr 26, 20243 min read
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Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Ninja Photographer
Seeking the White-bellied Sea Eagle, I found mindfulness in patient waiting. Finally, the perfect shot emerged, a testament to perseverance.
Ran Fuchs
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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One Year Strong: A Journey Through My Blog's First Anniversary
Reflecting on a year of growth, embracing feedback, and pursuing authenticity through nature, art, and writing.
Ran Fuchs
Mar 10, 20243 min read
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Winged Warriors:The Dragonfly's Airborne Supremacy
Dragonflies are the most successful hunters in the animal kingdom with 95% of all attempts end up with a catch. How do they do it?
Ran Fuchs
Feb 17, 20243 min read
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From Endangered to Exemplary: Germany's Red Kites Triumph in Conservation
The Red Kite conservation project in Germany saved the population of the bird. Can we apply the lessons to other environmental projects?
Ran Fuchs
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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The End Is Where We Start From | 2.3
In 1960's Abu-Tor (Jerusalem) Arab and Jewish children are playing ball across the border with Jordan, but not without incidents.
Ran Fuchs
Jan 26, 20246 min read
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Instagram for Photographers: Benefits, Misconceptions, and Smoke Screens
As a photographer, I have been using Instagram for five years. It has been an arduous path marked by a big spike followed by a long...
Ran Fuchs
Jan 20, 20245 min read
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Transforming Dull Settings: How to Capture Bird Photos in Ugly Locations
Photographers say "It is the background that makes the image." So how can you take bird photos when the background is ugly?
Ran Fuchs
Jan 13, 20243 min read
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5 Steps to Mastering Bird Photography
What can be more exciting than capturing a good photo of a bird? But how do you do it? Here are 5 steps I use when I teach it.
Ran Fuchs
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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