Slavkov Castle, also known as Austerlitz Castle, rises gracefully above the rolling parkland of South Moravia. The stately Baroque mansion, designed by the Italian architect Domenico Martinelli in the early eighteenth century, remains one of the finest examples of this architectural style in the Czech Republic. Its pale façade and terracotta roofs create a striking contrast against the open sky, exuding quiet grandeur and timeless elegance.
I have a small garden with a wooden fence, adorned with a bird feeder that's become a popular spot for some feathered friends. Specifically, I've noticed that sunflower seeds attract a delightful variety of birds. A titmouse is one of the regular visitors to my garden, often arriving in pairs, with the pairings sometimes resulting in gentle disputes over food. On occasion, when the seed supply runs low, they'll flit about, searching for alternative snacks.
As I stood in the quiet garden, I was struck by the beauty of a small sparrow perched on the wooden fence. The sun was shining, casting a warm glow over the scene, and the sparrow's feathers seemed to shimmer in the light. I couldn't help but stop and take eight pictures of this tiny bird, capturing its every move and expression.
Since I built a small bird feeder in my garden, various bird species have been drawn to it. I've observed tits, blackbirds, magpies, and pigeons, but the sparrows seem to be the most frequent visitors. They start chirping early in the morning and continue throughout the day until late in the evening. It appears that sparrows have made my garden their home, finding sustenance and shelter around the feeder. Whenever I try to watch them closely, they swiftly fly away, showing their cautious nature.