10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Although not as exciting as Helgoland, which I covered here recently , Texel is an excellent location in its own right. stejnegeri ), and thus for now was just regarded as an “ Eastern Stonechat ” (both species lumped). A fellow volunteer from my time in Helgoland sent me a study reviewing differences of S. maurus and S.
10,000 Birds
OCTOBER 17, 2013
Barn Swallows and Sand and House Martins left us in September, together with most heron species. This timing suites Britain and Netherlands well, I suppose, but Europe is somewhat larger than that.). White Storks left us in August and, by the end of the month, European Bee-eaters followed their example.
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10,000 Birds
JANUARY 17, 2019
Two hundred yards further, the first Common Goldeneye and Smew started to appear and, while counting Smew and geese, a Great Bittern took flight from one stand of reeds to another, right in front of us. And this one chose to fly right in front of us. Here in Serbia, in the south of the continent, this species is a proper rarity.
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
I’ve been fortunate to see two Penguin species in the wild (African and Galapagos) and have dreamed of seeing more–maybe even all!–especially The goal of Around the World For Penguins is simple: Describe the 18 species of penguin and their breeding grounds “from the perspective of a traveller.”
10,000 Birds
MAY 4, 2023
Before starting Birdingplaces.eu , Chris van der Heijden worked for BirdLife in The Netherlands. Underneath the map are the photos of 5 local specialty birds, followed by a longer illustrated, but not complete checklist (usually a few dozen more attractive species). Yes, it was possible. What is hiding in the future?
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Luca recently completed his BSc in the Netherlands and currently spends his time working (and birding!) Stepping off the ferry upon arrival on the island, I was welcomed by nearly 20 Northern Wheatears that crowded the pavement right in front of the boat. before starting his MSc.
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 8, 2017
I also got to spend a few hours in the Netherlands. I therefore finished the year on a high note, seeing quite a few species I scarcely got to see during the previous years. So here they are, my top 10 bird species of 2016, in no particular order except for No. 1, my best bird of the year… 10.
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