The time of the year just before winter is one of the most exciting times of the year for nature lovers and especially birders. At this time of year more than half of all bird species embark on the long and impressive journey to the south.

But even in wintry landscapes, there are still a few birds and animals that stay and prepare for the icy days ahead, offering captivating opportunities for nature lovers to observe wildlife in winter. While the wintry conditions can be a tough challenge for wildlife, they do not pose any problems for ZEISS optical products. Thanks to their robustness and weather resistance, they can cope with any weather situation.

Take the opportunity to save up to EUR 150 on selected ZEISS binoculars with our winter cashback campaign lasting until 19 January 2020. For details and an overview of the relevant products, visit our website.

More than half of the approximately 10,000 bird species travel to the south during the winter months. A truly impressive picture for any birder as the flocks of birds form across the sky. But these birds don't necessarily only travel only with their own species; for the long journey they form a kind of social congregation, as birdwatcher Michaela Sulz reports.