During the excursion we also spotted an amazing Crossbill — a species I had never seen before. Thanks to my classmate Jelle, we even managed to capture it on camera! 📸
It was an incredible day out in nature. 💪🏻🌲🐦
#crossbill #kruisbek #vogelbescherming #bird #birdsofinstagram
Last Friday we had a field trip with our course to the forests of Dekkerswald. In a split second I saw something flash between the trees — first a Hawfinch, and then suddenly a splash of red… a stunning Bullfinch! What a beautiful bird to encounter in the wild. 🌿🐦
Moments like these remind me how special nature can be when you slow down and look closely.
#bullfinch #vogelbescherming #nature #canon #birdsofinstagram
These two storks are getting ready for breeding season — and it looks like the hop-on, hop-off express has officially arrived. 😄
Spring is in the air, nests are being fixed up, and love is definitely on the agenda. Nature’s way of saying: it’s time to build, bond, and bring new life into the world. #stork #ooievaar #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #breeding
Last week, I visited Beekse Bergen with my beautiful family. Secretly, I had been looking forward to spotting this stunning bird… and what an incredible moment it turned out to be! ✨
This was where I saw the blue flash for the very first time — and once again, I was lucky enough to witness it. 💙
Nature never stops amazing me. 🦋 #ijsvogel #kingfisher #nature #birdsofinstagram #beeksebergen
Today I left for school extra early, because last week I heard the exciting news that a waxwing had been spotted in Huissen.
Arriving at dawn, after just 15 minutes of walking and searching, I finally spotted this beauty high up in a tree.
Moments later, she flew down to feast on some berries — and that’s when I managed to capture this photo.
What an absolutely magical sighting. 🌿📸 #waxwing #vogelbescherming #birding #birdsofinstagram #canon
The snowdrop is one of the first flowers to bloom after winter ❄️🌼
Often appearing through snow and frost, it symbolizes hope, resilience, and new beginnings.
A small flower with a big promise: spring is on its way 🌱✨ #snowdrop #nature #springishere #sneeuwklokjes #canon
April mornings are full of little surprises… like this sweet greylag goose mama with her fluffy little goslings 🪶💛 Watching them waddle closely behind her is just too adorable—nature’s own heart-melter! 🌿✨ #goose #Naturelove #cutenessoverloaded #birdsofinstagram #birdsphotography
Today was a unique and almost magical moment.
Something we rarely experience here suddenly appeared in the sky: the Northern Lights.
Soft waves of green and purple danced above us, as if the night itself came alive.
For a few precious minutes, time stood still as we watched in awe.
It was a memory you can’t plan — only experience.
An evening never to be forgotten, when nature showed us just how extraordinary and vast it can be. ✨ #northernlights #nature #aurora #limburg #netherlands
The wren may be tiny, but it has a huge voice 🎶
Fun fact: even though it’s one of the smallest birds around, the wren sings incredibly loud and fast—sometimes up to 100 notes per second. It’s like an opera coming out of a ping-pong ball!
Another cute detail: wrens often build multiple nests, even though they only use one. The others are basically practice homes 🏠
Small, smart, and full of confidence 👑
#instagramnature
#naturephotography
#wildlife
#birds
#birdsofinstagram
These Scottish Highland cows on the Veluwe make me dream of a trip to the Scottish Highlands. Such beautiful animals — they bring a nostalgic feeling in a setting like this. 🐂🌿
#schotsehooglanders
#highlandcows
#veluwe
#natuurmoment
#naturelovers
#buitenleven
#nostalgisch
#yuverta
#scottishhighlands
#highlands
#naturephotography
#wildlifephotography
#travelinspiration
#slowliving
#earthmood
#moodygrams
#landscapelovers
#wanderlust
Between heathland and pine trees, Scottish Highland cattle calmly roam around. With their strong stomachs, they graze grass and shrubs, keeping the heath open and allowing nature to thrive 🌾🦬
No machines, no rush—just natural land managers at work 💚
#Veluwe #HighlandCattle #NatureManagement #Heathland #Outdoors #veluwewildlife #natuurmonumenten #bosbeheer
Spotting a Grey Wagtail is like catching a glimpse of sunshine on the riverbank ☀️💛
With its bright yellow belly and endlessly wagging tail, this elegant little bird brings so much life to fast-flowing streams and rocky watersides.
Despite its name, the Grey Wagtail is far more yellow than grey — and always full of energy. If you ever see one dancing along a river, consider yourself lucky! ✨🐦 #greywagtail #grotegelekwikstaart #birdwatching #vogelskijken #naturelovers #natuur #birding #wildlife #vogelspotten #britishbirds #nederlandsevogels #birdphotography #naturewatching #yellowbirds #riverwildlife #birdsofinstagram
Today I spotted this beautiful long-tailed tit on the estate near school. So small, yet such a little charmer. The long-tailed tit is a tiny, round songbird with a remarkably long tail. They move through bushes and trees in cheerful little groups, their soft tsirrr calls giving them away. They build beautiful nests of moss and spider silk, and can be seen all year round — a small bird that never fails to bring a smile.
#longtailedtit
#staartmees
#birdwatching
#birdlovers
#birdphotography
#wildlifephotography
#naturelovers
#featheredfriends
#birdsofinstagram
#natuurfotografie
#wildlife_perfection
#nature_brilliance
#ornithology
#backyardbirds
#smallbirds
#staartmees
#vogelspotten
#vogelfotografie
#natuurfotografie
#tuinvogels
#natuurinbeeld
#natuurliefhebber
#wildedieren
The wild privet (Ligustrum vulgare) is the shrub that slips into every landscape—woodland edges, dunes, roadsides—and somehow always feels right at home.
In summer it releases tiny fragrant flowers that bees and butterflies drift toward as if drawn by a quiet spell. Come autumn, it swaps them for shiny black berries, a favorite treat for birds (but definitely not for humans).
Meanwhile it provides shelter for birds, food for caterpillars, and holds onto its leaves surprisingly long, as if trying to stretch the season just a little further.
A modest shrub, yet one that quietly ties its whole landscape together. 🌿 #wildprivet #ligustrumvulgare #nativplants #naturewonder #pollinatorfriendly #beeandbutterflygarden #birdsnack #hedgerowlife #naturemagic #botanicalbeauty
Redwings are only seen in the Netherlands from September to May, mainly on berry-bearing shrubs in parks and gardens and in pastures bordering hedges and small woods. #redwings #koperwiek #birding #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #canon #sigma #vogelbescherming #vogels #Birds #nature #vogelfotografie
The goldcrest grows to only 8.5 cm in length, weighing 4 to 7 grams. Combined, this bird is the smallest European bird. The brownish-greyish-green plumage is very dense, with a black-edged cross stripe, which is more orange in the male and yellow in the female. #goldcrest #goudhaan #goudhaantje #vogel #vogels #bird #birding #birdsofinstagram #photography #natuurbescherming
A rose hip with a water droplet hanging from it. If you look closely, you can see the world upside down. #rosehip #rose #nature #waterdroplets #canon #closeupphotography #photography
Does anyone know how a red American crayfish ended up in a French lake? It was surreal seeing it emerge from the water, ready to rumble. Luckily, I was no threat to it. #fyp #france #crayfish #lelacdailette #nature
The crested tit is a bird that can be recognised by its striking black and white crest and black and white markings on its head. It is a resident bird that lives mainly in coniferous forests and feeds on insects and seeds. Crested tits are cavity nesters and often nest in old cavities or hollow out their own nests in soft or rotten wood. #crestedtit #lophophanescristatus #kuifmees #nature #birdphotography #vogelfotografie #birdsofinstagram #bird #birds #birding #vogels #vogelbescherming #canon #sigma #lelacdailette
The black crow is completely black, from its plumage to its powerful beak and legs. Black crows are social and like to live in groups outside the breeding season. Black crows can be distinguished from their ‘big brother’, the raven, by their smaller size, less energetic flight, and more angular tail. The raven’s tail is wedge-shaped. #crow #kraai #zwartekraai #birding #bird #birds #birdphoto #birdsofinstagram #vogelbescherming #landvankalk #inlimburg #voerendaal #canon #vogel #vogels #vogelfotografie #vogelskijken
A Jimny spotted in the wild😎☺️ #jimny #suzuki #provincielimburg #kunderberg #inlimburg #voerendaal #natura2000 #fotografie #canon80d #50mmlens
Just a quick note about last night, yes, I’m jumping on the bandwagon😜. Together with the neighbours’ boys, I watched the blood moon. It was beautiful to see how quickly the shadow receded and the full moon revealed its true nature again. #bloodmoon #bloedmaan #inlimburg #limburgkiekt #moon #luna #maan #moonshadow #fullmoon #1limburg
I didn’t ask them for permission if I could post this picture, so I hope I won’t get in trouble. But now for a knowledge question: is a zebra white with black or black with white (and why)🦓
Yesterday I had the pleasure of joining on a highseat. On the way to Heeze, we had stopped in Nederweert where I saw no less than 3 new bird species. The spoonbills were the top, but the Black-crowned Night Heron was also a great sighting. Once on the high seats, we got to enjoy roe deer, woodpeckers, owls and the nightjar (unfortunately only heard). It was a great evening. #birding #wildphotography #roedeer #ree #lepelaar #spoonbill #kwak #blackcrownednightheron #vogelfotografie #canon90d #sigma60600mmsports #nature #birding #birdsofinstagram #natuurmonumenten #staatsbosbeheer #vogelbescherming #nederweert #landgoedmariahoeve
Yesterday I was working in the garden with my wife when she saw this beautiful butterfly. It is a Jersey Tiger (in Dutch: Spaanse vlag/ Spanish flag) and as it flies you get an inkling of how the butterfly got its name. Beautiful orange wings emerge. #vlinder #vlinderbescherming #butterfly #spaansevlag #jerseytiger #beauty #nature #garden #butterfliesofinstagram
On Thursday, our oldest daughter saw a little bird on the ground. It was a young house swallow that was very weak and I suspect the nest had fallen off (due to the heat). We caught the bird in a birdcage and revived it with bird peanut butter and baby milk. This morning the swallow was up to strength and we released it. #swallow #swallows #zwaluw #huiszwaluw #vogel #bird #vogelbescherming_nederland #care #zorg #vivara
Over the centuries, mystery and symbolism have surrounded the barn owl (Tyto alba). Its nocturnal nature, noiseless flight and piercing gaze have caused it to be both feared and revered worldwide. In various cultures, he is associated with wisdom, death, witchcraft and supernatural powers. While some societies see him as a bringer of misfortune and a messenger of death, elsewhere he is revered as a protector, a symbol of knowledge and a magical being.
#tytoalba #kerkuil #barnowl #owl #uil #vogelbescherming #natuurmonumenten #landvankalk #birdphotography #birding #vogelfotografie #birdsofinstagram #mythical #mystery #canon #night #birdwatching #owlsofinstagram
I am not a night person, nor actually a morning person but last night I was downstairs with our newborn daughter. She was very restless and sleeping was not an option. It made me restless and I decided to go for a ride with her. Not just driving but owl hunting. After an hour of driving, peace had completely returned, but the hunt was less successful, BUT THEN I saw, about 700 meters (as the crow flies) from home, this insane Tawny Owl. A lifer!
#bosuil #tawnyowl #strixaluco #uilen #owls #owl #natuurmonumenten #landvankalk #vogelbeschermingnederland #vogelbescherming #vogelfotografie #birdphotography #birding #birdsofinstagram #birds #night #canon #sigma #limburg #ubachsberg
The swallowtail (Papilio machaon) is a butterfly in the family of pages (Papilionidae). The swallowtail has a relatively large wingspan of up to 75 mm for a page, and is one of the largest butterflies found in Belgium and the Netherlands. Its wings have predominantly yellow colours and, in addition, a distinctive black and yellow pattern with blue highlights, a red spot on the hind wing and an elongated, black-coloured wing appendage called the wingtail or wing slip.
#papiliomachaon #koninginnenpage #butterfly #natuurmonumenten #staatsbosbeheer #landvankalk #inlimburg #lovenature #iphone15prophotography
The European stag beetle is one of the largest beetles in Europe and can reach a total length of more than 9 centimetres. Its jaws serve only to impress and cannot be forcefully contracted. In the Netherlands and Belgium, the flying deer can be seen mainly in the months of June, July and August. #staatsbosbeheer #natuurmonumenten #limburginbeeld #hetlimburgslandschap #ransdaal #ivn #stagbeetle #beetle #vliegendhert #nature #naturephotography
I call this piece of art, the walking garden😜 #reuse #timberland #shoes #garden #gardening #love
The warbler is not a conspicuous bird, but its song and song flight are. Grass sparrows are pioneer birds of the very first forest stages, with thicket storage, in all kinds of landscapes. Sometimes they can also be found in pure roughness with only tall herbs. #warbler #grasmus #vogelbescherming #vogelfotografie #birdphotography #birds #bird #vogel #vogels #birding #birdsofinstagram
Male yellow wagtail has distinct yellow throat and breast in splendid plumage. Blue-grey head with broad white brow stripe, yellow parts and olive-green upper parts. Pointed beak of an insectivore and a ‘wagging’ tail. Has a distinctive short call heard in flight. #Motacillaflava #yellowwagtail #gelekwikstaart #birding #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #vogel #vogels #vogelbescherming #vogelfotografie_nederland #vogelskijken #canon
or love, that is the question! In any case, it is an issue beautiful picture, these apple finches are up to date as far as I am concerned and give each other a kiss (they are males) #appelvink #hawfinch #birding #birdphotography #birds #birdsofinstagram #vogelsspotten #vogels #vogelfotografie #vogelbescherming #vogelskijken #happybirding
Nuthatches walk both up and down a tree trunk, hence its name. They are burrow breeders known to reduce the opening of their nesting cavity by “bricklaying” with mud. #nuthatch #boomklever #sittaeuropaea #birds #birdwatching #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #vogelfotografie #vogels #nature #natuur #lovenature #canon
The grebe is the most common species of grebe in our country. It occurs as a breeding bird in all kinds of waters, from city parks and canals to dune lakes, marshlands, edges of large bodies of water and riverine nature. This grebe made an attempt to master this hefty fish, after a while this attempt was abandoned. Final score 0-0, the grebe was still hungry and the fish was on its back. #grebe #fuut #fish #birding #birdphotography #nature #vogel #vogelfotografie #vogelbescherming_nederland #vogelbescherming #birdsofinstagram #canon #natuur
Squirrels are rodents. The only squirrel species native to the Netherlands, Sciurus vulgaris, is also called the red or common squirrel. Its fur, as its name implies, is reddish-brown. Adults are between 20 and 30 centimeters tall. They have a large fluffy tail that is almost as long as their body. They use this tail to steer and stay balanced. But when it rains, the squirrel also simply uses its tail as an umbrella. #redsquirrel #squirrel #nature #eekhoorn #sciurusvulgaris #nature #natuur #squirellsofinstagram #animalphotography #fotohutmaasduinen
The Black-tailed Godwit is an archetypal Dutch meadow bird. Still is. Because the natural values of agricultural land are under severe pressure. Where farming still leaves room for nature, the godwit thrives. It is the ambassador of agricultural land where production and nature are in balance. Nowhere in Europe do so many black-tailed godwits breed as in the Netherlands. In 2015, the black-tailed godwit was chosen by the Dutch public as a national #blacktailedgodwit #grutto #vogelbescherming #natuurbescherming #zaanseschans #birds #vogels #vogelfotografienederland #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #birding #beautiful #canon
Originally a rather shy forest bird, it can now be found in abundance in urban areas. Jays perform the function of intruder alarm in the forest; many animals respond to their alarm call and hide. Jays are known for the distinctive blue-black striped markings on the wing. #gaai #jay #bird #birding #birdphotography #vogel #vogelfotografie #vogelspotten #fotohutmaasduinen #birdsofinstagram #Canon #nature #outdoor
With its short, broad wings and long legs, the sparrowhawk is well equipped to catch birds in forests and gardens. Main prey are songbirds such as sparrows, tits and starlings. The male is a lot smaller than the female. The larger females do catch larger birds such as Eurasian collared dove and live in a more open area. #sparrowhawk #sperwer #preditor #hawk #vogelbescherming_nederland #bird #birding #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #vogels #roofvogel #vogelfotografienederland
Greenfinches live up to their name: they can be recognized by all shades of green in their plumage. The greenfinch was originally an inhabitant of forest edges and semi-open zoom vegetation. Now that that natural habitat is rare, the greenfinch mostly inhabits cultivated landscapes: as long as there are enough dense shrubs. Greenfinches eat seeds. In their sturdy beak, they vibrate the fruit from the shell of these while rotating to be eaten #greenfinch #groenling #bird #birdsofinstagram #vogel #vogelfotografie #vogelbescherming_nederland #birding #vogelhutmaasduinen #birdphotography #canon #nature #lovebirds
Last week I went to a bird hide for the first time. There it was so incredibly quiet and serene, insanely beautiful. It was also the first time I have observed an apple finch, this bird is really alemy beautiful anyway! #vogelbescherming #natuur #nature #birdsofinstagram #fotohutmaasduinen #birding #birdphotography #bird #vogels #appelvink #hawfinch #canon #sigma60600mmsports
Last week I went to a bird hide for the first time. There it was so incredibly quiet and serene, insanely beautiful. It was also the first time I have observed an apple finch, this bird is really alemy beautiful anyway! #vogelbescherming #natuur #nature #birdsofinstagram #fotohutmaasduinen #birding #birdphotography #bird #vogels #appelvink #hawfinch #canon #sigma60600mmsports
Two weeks ago I was
With my family in Zeeland. Besides the cozy family moments I always try to make time for my hobby. I saw that there was a red-breasted goose in the area, and we went looking for it. Within fifteen minutes we had already spotted it, what a beautiful goose. #roodhalsgans #redbreastedgoose #natuurbescherming #vogelbescherming_nederland #birding #goose #ganzen #birdphotography #vogelfotografie #vogels #zeeland
Monday while walking I saw this adorable long-tailed tit building a nest in a tree overgrown with ivy. #longtailedtit #staartmees #kunderberg #landvankalk #bird #birding #birdphotography #vogelbescherming_nederland #vogelfotografie #natuur #nature #birdsofinstagram
Stonechats are found on heaths, in the dunes, in rugged, open wetlands and in semi-open farmland. They are birds of open to semi-open, often dry sites with some thicket growth or high-growing herbs. The well-hidden nest is built on or just above the ground. From a vantage point in the territory, most of the food consisting of insects and other small animals is detected. #stonechat #saxicolarubicola #roodborsttapuit #birds #birding #birdsofinstagram #vogelbescherming_nederland #vogelfotografie #birdphotography #nature
The monk parakeet is a somewhat smaller species of parrot. Has a gray forehead, somewhat similar to the bald head of a monk. Face, neck and breast are also gray. The back of the head, back, rump and tail are green. #monkparakeet #monniksparkiet #zeeland #birdsofinstagram #vogelbescherming_nederland #vogelbescherming #birdphotography #vogelfotografie #happybirding #birds #parrot
Wonderful to see a seal emerge from the water about 6 meters away. Last week we had a nice trip to the coast, and as we drove home we enjoyed a beautiful sunset with the seals as the highlight. #seal #nature #sunset #lovelife #fyp #natuur #zeehond #zeehonden #noordzee #neeltjejans #zeeland #zonsondergang
If you let the binoculars slide slowly over a large group of wintering geese, you may suddenly come face to face with a small but beautiful goose. A graceful pattern in its plumage, a red cheek, neck and breast and a stocky stature: the red-breasted goose. At least; when viewed up close, because at a distance the red-necked goose is practically hidden among the other geese. Even experienced birders often have great difficulty discovering “that one red-breasted goose” among thousands of grazers. #roodhalsgans #redbreastedgoose #brantaruficollis #vogelbescherming #nature #natuur #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #vogelbescherming_nederland #zeeland #goose #happybirding
The yellowhammer is a resident and wandering bird of various semi-open landscapes, such as lightly wooded heathland, forest edges and agricultural areas with hedgerows, wooded banks and grassy roadsides. Yellowhammers are found almost exclusively in the eastern part of the country. Dutch breeding birds mainly stay in their own country and form winter groups in nutrient-rich places. #geelgors #yellowhammer #natuur #nature #birding #birdsofinstagram #vogelbescherming #vogelbescherming_nederland #kunderberg #landvankalk
Long-tailed tits are social birds that always live in groups outside the breeding area. They have light parts and white head with broad black side stripes that converge on the dark back. Strikingly dark but especially long tail (longer than the body). The tip of the wings is reddish-brown in color. #longtailedtit #tits #birdsofinstagram #cute #birdphotography #vogelbescherming #vogelbeschermingnederland #staartmees #birding
Today this buzzard paid a visit to our garden. It remains special to see these in the middle of the village. #bird #birding #birdphotography #buzzard #buteobuteo #vogelbescherming #predator
The buzzard is by far the most common and striking bird of prey in the Netherlands, often seen in open country, sitting on a pole or screwing on thermals. Buzzards are very varied in color and markings. From dark brown to almost white. It has greatly expanded as a breeding bird in recent decades and also breeds in the low parts of the Netherlands. #buzzard #buteobuteo #predator #birdsofinstagram #birding #vogelbeschermingnederland
Willow tits are hardy resident birds, preferring to nest in (moist) forests that are barely managed and depend on soft dead wood for nest building, a favored species for this is Soft Birch. The soft wood of moldy logs is most suitable for the tits to carve out the nest cavity. #birdsofinstagram #nature #tits #willowtit
Robins attack anything red. Not because they are crazy, but because it helps them survive. In fact, robins desperately need their territory to find enough insects to keep from starving. Therefore, they will fight and chase away other robins that come into their little habitat. It is mainly the red breast that triggers recognition and aggression. And this aversion to red is so deep in the nature of the robin that it also prefers not to have a red toy car or ball in its yard.
#robin #roodborstje #birdsofinstagram #vogelbescherming #bird
And then suddenly you see the barn owl, hidden far away behind the reeds. It remains a fascinatingly magical owl, radiating tranquility when you see it. #barnowl #owl #majestic #bird
The willow tit is only small, about the size of a blue tit. It is very similar to the marsh tit. It is therefore called a twin species. The plumage is light brown underneath and slightly darker above and on the head. Only a light band on the armpits distinguishes it from the marsh tit. #willowtit #matkop #vogelbescherming #dagjeindenatuur #birdsofinstagram
The Efteling, a world of wonders! Today we got to go with two dear friends to the Efteling, our daughter were totally impressed with all the magic😍
Swan Lake is a classical ballet in four acts. The Bolshoi Ballet premiered the piece on March 4, 1877, at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. The story shows similarities to several fairy tales, including The Stolen Veil by the German writer Johann Musäus and the Russian fairy tale The White Duck. #swanlake #tsjaikovski #birding #nature
Small woodpecker the size of a sparrow. Black and white bird with horizontal stripes on the back and the male has a small red cap. The female has no red at all. Has an undulating woodpecker flight. Rumbles longer than a great spotted woodpecker, but softer, more like a sewing machine. This woodpecker has no red “pants. #nature #birding #outdoor #lovelife #birdsofinstagram
Small woodpecker the size of a sparrow. Black and white bird with horizontal stripes on the back and the male has a small red cap. The female has no red at all. Has an undulating woodpecker flight. Rumbles longer than a great spotted woodpecker, but softer, more like a sewing machine. This woodpecker has no red “pants. #nature #birding #outdoor #lovelife
In fables and stories, the fox has invariably been depicted as clever and cunning since ancient times. He takes advantage of the weaknesses of others to trick and deceive them and is generally very successful in doing so. He additionally arouses admiration for his cleverness and is usually cheerful and carefree. #fox #vos #nature #lovenature #
The Jacksnipe: this smallest snipe has a length of 18 to 20 cm. Compared to the common snipe, it has a short bill, but much thicker. This also makes it clearly distinguishable in flight. Four light, broad stripes run across its back. These stripes provide a camouflage color. #jacksnipe #bokje #dagjeindenatuur #happybirding
The fieldfare has the typical physique of most true thrushes; it is stocky, has relatively stout legs and a stout, dagger-shaped bill. The body length of an adult bird is about 25 centimeters and the wingspan 39 to 42 centimeters. #fieldfare #kramsvogel #kramsvogels #fieldfares #birding #birdpothograpy #vogelfotografie #birdsofinstagram #birds #vogels
Sometimes you have to seek happiness. Last night I saw a long-eared owl but could not photograph it. Today I went looking for the Little Owl and immediately found it. Was able to take 4 photos and then it had flown again (thanks to @pietschuttelaar for the location on waarneming.nl😇). #littleowl #steenuil #owl #owls #vogelbescherming_nederland #birdphotography #uil #uilen
The starling’s plumage is glossy black with, especially in the sun, a reflection of bronze-green (head and occiput) and several variations of purple. In winter the plumage is more clearly speckled than in summer.
The pink starling is more conspicuous, but due to its rarity it is almost impossible to see in the Netherlands.
Both are great to see anyway right!
#starling #pinkstarling #texel #vogelbescherming #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #canon
Gulls, if you didn’t know better you might think there is only one species. Well I can tell you that they come in different variations. Unfortunately there are very few species in our area so determination is difficult for me. Still remains that this one is very beautiful and if you can tell me which gull this is, I would love to see a response. #gulls #meeuw #meeuwen #vogels #birdsofinstagram #texel #fyp #canon
The Ring Ouzel closely resembles the blackbird in size and stature. The male has black plumage. On the breast the feathers have light edges, making it look as if the breast is ‘scaly’ . Most noticeable is a broad white stripe on the breast, the ‘band’. The lower bill of the male is orange. The female is colored brown and on the breast the color tends to light gray. #birding #ringouzel #lijster #beflijster #birdsofinstagram #fyp #texel
Sanderling. The sanderling is best known from the beach, where they forage in groups and quickly run away from the rolling waves. It is unique among sandpipers in that it lacks the hind toe. A great Disney short film about this bird is “Piper”! #sanderling #drieteenstrandloper #disney #piper #vogelbeschermingnederland #texel #strandloper #birdphotography
Noorderhaaks, also known as Razende Bol, is an uninhabited island directly west of the Marsdiep near the Dutch island of Texel (province of North Holland). Noorderhaaks is important as a resting area for the common seal and gray seal. The gray seal gives birth to her pups in the winter half-year. The white-wooled little ones cannot swim for the first few weeks and only survive if left alone. The young of the common seal are born in the summer and also need absolute rest. #grayseal #commonseal #noorderhaaks #texel #denhelder #zeehond #natuurfotografie #natuurbescherming #seals
Yesterday, we were having fun on the road on Texel. I noticed several birders standing around watching a particular spot. Then I stopped and went to ask what there was to see, after a few seconds this Ring Ouzel showed itself. Unique experience for me, and another new species I could tick off. #beflijster #vogelbeschermingnederland #turdustorquatus #birdsofinstagram #happybirding #birds #fyp
The Rosy starling is a striking bird: pink on the belly, breast and back and otherwise dark coloured with pale pink bill and legs. In the Netherlands, it is a rare migrant during April to December, especially in July, September and October. There are 48 confirmed sightings between 1800 and 1996, of which 27 between 1980 and 1996. And even after 1996, there are almost annual sightings, especially on the coast.
#rosystarling #rozespreeuw #vogelbeschermingnederland #birdsofinstagram #birding #texel #birdphotography #vogels
A few photos I took in the botanical garden in Munich at Nymphenburg Castle. We were there in August for Adèle’s (phenomenal) concert.
Today was a great day, within 3 minutes I had this beautiful bird in front of the camera in Maastricht!!! It looked lively and healthy, and it is not very common to see it in a city.
The hoopoe gets its name from the phonetic pronunciation of the courtship sound it makes, or onomatopoeia.
Northern hops winter in tropical Africa. Many hops from southern Europe are resident birds. In the Netherlands, as a rare passage migrant, it can be seen mainly in the periods March-May and August-October.
NUMBERS IN THE NETHERLANDS
Number of breeding pairs 9 (in 2023)
Estimated maximum number of wintering pairs 1-2 (in 2013-2015)
Passing through 1-100 (in 2008-2012)
Today was a great day, within 3 minutes I had this beautiful bird in front of the camera in Maastricht!!! It looked lively and healthy, and it is not very common to see it in a city.
The hoopoe gets its name from the phonetic pronunciation of the courtship sound it makes, or onomatopoeia.
Northern hops winter in tropical Africa. Many hops from southern Europe are resident birds. In the Netherlands, as a rare passage migrant, it can be seen mainly in the periods March-May and August-October.
NUMBERS IN THE NETHERLANDS
Number of breeding pairs 9 (in 2023)
Estimated maximum number of wintering pairs 1-2 (in 2013-2015)
Passing through 1-100 (in 2008-2012)
#vogelbeschermingnederland #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #hop #hoopoe #unique #happybirding #maastricht #vogel #canon
I am very attached to the different seasons, every season has its own charms. Autumn is beautiful because of its warm colours during cold days. Last weekend I took a lovely walk along a revier, where the beauty of nature really comes into its own. #nature #birdsofinstagram #autumn #vogelbescherming #valkenburgaandegeul #herfst
The tiniest bird in our country, the firecrest is just 9 centimetres long. It weighs a little more than a sugar cube, 5-6 grams on average. Yesterday, I finally managed to take a picture of it. #firecrest #Regulusignicapilla #vuurgoudhaan #valkenburgaandegeul #degeul #vogelbescherming_nederland
See how beautifully the banding of this kestrel stands out through the light #kestrel #torenvalk #veluwe #birdsofinstagram #vogelbescherming_nederland #birdphotography
Dew and the cross spider turn a photo into a dazzling picture #spider #spiderweb #dew #nature #naturephotography
The starling’s song a concatenated set of clicking, rolling and hissing sounds, punctuated by a loud whistle descending in tone, something like what children do when imitating the sound of long-breathing bullets. Starlings can also imitate other birds phenomenally. But it is not limited to the songs of other birds, but also sirens, car alarms, computer games, alarm clocks, splashing and croaking of frogs, it can imitate unerringly.
#starling #spreeuw #birding #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography
What a cute bird it is, the tree creeper! #treecreeper #boomkruiper #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #vogelbescherming_nederland
few weeks ago, I took a hike across the Veluwe with a good friend. Along the way, we passed an old railway where steam trains still run. This picture still puts you in the autumn mood. #veluwe #stoomtrein #steamtrain #trainstagram
Here you can see in the picture how a mighty buzzard, grabs some poor prey #nature #predator #bird #buzzard #zuidlimburg #landvankalk #vogelbescherming
Comma butterfly #commabutterfly #butterfly #natuurbescherming #nature #vlinder
Take a moment to view this beautiful red deer. Wonderful to see what amazing animals live in our country. #veluwe #reddeer #wildlife #visitgelderland #nature
Still so happy with this owl in our garden last week. Last night I’ve heard him, and I hope we’ll see him once more🦉 #owl #barnowl #vogelbeschermingnederland #majestic #kerkuil
Do you see the other galaxy? #galaxy #stars #satelite #fallingstars #timelapse
What a lucky day! This barn owl was sleeping in the tree in our garden😍 such a beautiful owl🦉#kerkuil #barnowl #landvankalk #vogelbeschermingnederland #birdsofinstagram #owl
Today this kingfisher sat quietly on a fence waiting for me to take a nice picture of it #kingfisher #vogelbeschermingnederland #ijsvogel #eisvogel #birdsofinstagram
A lovely day at the golf course😍
Last week we did a trip to the cascades de Sillans in the south of France 🇫🇷 what a stunning view😍 #sillanslacascade #waterfall #provence #cotedazur
Because I can’t get enough of it. The moon😍🌔 #moon #luna #space #universe
Sardinian Warbler #sardinianwarbler #kleinezwartkop #currucamelanocephala #birding #birdsofinstagram
Some beautiful butterflies I’ve seen here #france #cotedazur #butterflies #papillon #vlinders
5 minutes of filming, played back in 30 seconds. Extraordinary to see how fast the moon is moving (or the earth). 🌓 #moon #earth #wonderful #space
A swallowtail butterfly 🦋 #france #butterfly #papillon #vlinder #swallowtailbutterfly
A great tit eating #birding #fyp #greattit #koolmees
A cute squirrel eating a nut 🥜
Is this hawk one or hawk….. #hawktuah #kestrel #torenvalk #birdsofinstagram
Who knows whether this is a yellow wagtail or a great yellow wagtail (and why) #askinstagram #birdsofinstagram #wagtail il
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