Our time near Munich combined birding along the shores of Ammersee and Chiemsee with the crowds and celebration of Oktoberfest. Somewhere among the lakes, birds, and beer tents, a ring made the trip even more memorable.

Explore Germany's Baltic Coast through birding, quiet beaches, coastal marshes, and nature reserves. Discover my favorite birding locations along the Baltic Sea and the wildlife that makes this region so special.

Discover birding in Berlin through historic parks, Tiergarten, palace gardens, and the Berlin Wall Memorial. A unique mix of wildlife, history, photography, and travel.

A birthday trip to Germany starts in Frankfurt with birds along the Main River, a walk to the medieval Alte Brücke, dinner at the Paulaner, and a morning in the old town before catching the train to Berlin.