The tawny owls—two of them this time—are back in their familiar spot where they’ve been seen for years. Still, it’s always a surprise whether they’ll […]
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The beauty of the Netherlands
Young long-eared-owls – jonge ransuilen (asio otus)
Earlier in the week, we had already heard the young long-eared owls calling from further down the street. Each night, they crept a little closer, […]
Excursion Marker Wadden
Together with a friend, we booked an excursion to the Marker Wadden — a nature reserve dominated by birdlife, accessible only by ferry. It’s a […]
Eurasian golden oriole – Wielewaal (Oriolus oriolus)
The golden oriole has been high on my wishlist for quite some time. The first time I heard one was in July 2021, in Zeewolde. […]
Hoge Veluwe Tawny Owl – Bosuil (Strix aluco)
I believe this is one of the most well-known tawny owls in the Netherlands. It has been reported many times on observation platforms and usually […]
Owl tour with a friend of mine
A friend of mine came to visit after I had discovered several new tawny owl locations earlier that week. The long-eared owls were also back […]
Long-eared owl – Ransuil (asio otus)
Now that autumn is in full swing, it’s time to visit the tree where the long-eared owls return each year. Success right away! It’s wonderful […]
Marsh sandpiper – Poelruiter (Tringa stagnatilis)
In mid-July, a marsh sandpiper was spotted in the Eempolders. Although I’m not usually someone who chases bird alerts — no matter how rare — […]
Tawny owl – Bosuil (Strix aluco)
I decided to visit an old friend today. In my message from last August, I discovered the tawny owl (bosuil), and now that I was […]