Birdwatching in the Veluwe and Utrecht hills

Birdwatching in the Veluwe and Utrecht hills

Birdwatching in the hills of Veluwe national park and the province of Utrecht means walking in lush forests. It is here the raven returned half a century ago after ages of prosecution. This magnificent songbird now fares well and has also spread to other parts of the...
The moors of Drenthe, home of the cranes

The moors of Drenthe, home of the cranes

The province of Drenthe is the realm of various beautiful moors. Part of ancient landscapes, grazed by historic sheep races, the moors of Drenthe are home to the stately crane. This majestic bird has returned to breed after centuries of absence. At this moment a few...
Scenic Gelderland and Twente, owls and woodpeckers

Scenic Gelderland and Twente, owls and woodpeckers

Scenic Gelderland and Twente form the backstage of owls and woodpeckers. The gently rolling fields, coppices and pastures of the east of the Netherlands form a beautiful historic landscape. Dotted with monumental farmhouses and villages, the region is home to the...
The Lauwersmeer, white-tailed eagle and rare waders

The Lauwersmeer, white-tailed eagle and rare waders

The Lauwersmeer is an enclosed former sea lagoon at the border of the provinces of Groningen and Friesland. It is now an area with fresh and brackish wetlands, with lots of small lakes and bays, fringed by extensive reed beds and low vegetation. Especially the western...