Black redstart in the tree

Read the link submitted in link. The summer of 2018 has been tough for the birds of Western Europe : they have had to endure high temperatures and drought that have reduced their water resources, and food, and some have had to deal with the spread of the emerging virus Usutu, native to southern Africa and is transmitted by mosquitoes. It affects especially the passerines and in particular the blackbird (Turdus merula). Sick individuals are weakened and move much or seem disoriented, and they usually die in a few days. This article ties in with the idea that I was doing during my most recent observations in Belgium.

It is true that this year the birds in Belgium seem to have been affected by a disease. Bravo for your photo.

Superb shot of this bird The sharpness and the light are top (TB) thank you

A beautiful bird that we can admire the details of its great sharpness, beautiful picture nicely framed.

Very beautiful photo of this little bird, well-lit, in contrast with the scenery more bleak.

Superb photo, this bird clearly highlighted by a soft light, perfect sharpness. Jean-Mi and thank you.

the light on the bird hyper net in its green environment is beautiful.