The fields of Groningen, harriers and rails

The fields of Groningen, harriers and rails

Harriers in the fields of Groningen The fields, pastures and wetlands of the province of Groningen and bordering Drenthe offer wide vistas. These landscapes are home to all four harriers. The marsh harrier is the commonest breeder. But the region is the stronghold of...
Southwestern Delta, skies, sea and birds

Southwestern Delta, skies, sea and birds

The Southwestern Delta is skies, sea and birds. The confluence of the rivers Rhine and Meuse created a mosaic of islands, each with its own character. Today, they are all connected by bridges and roads. This region is located in the provinces of Zeeland and South...
Brabant, birds of moors and fens

Brabant, birds of moors and fens

Brabant, birds of moors and fens. The southern province of Brabant is one of beautiful nature parks with heather, moors, woods and fens. These are home to all the 6 Dutch domestic woodpeckers and 5 owls. Also, you find typical song birds such as yellow hammer, wood...
Oostvaardersplassen, the white-tailed eagle reigns

Oostvaardersplassen, the white-tailed eagle reigns

The Oostvaardersplassen, the white-tailed eagle, these two form a great couple. The Oostvaardersplassen wetlands are an internationally renown nature park in the centre of our country. Herds of red deer, ancient cattle and historic horse races graze the grasslands. It...
The “Green Heart”, waders country

The “Green Heart”, waders country

The Green Heart, waders country. The meadows, marshes and lakes of the provinces of North and South Holland and Utrecht are called the Green Heart. They are home to our national bird, the black-tailed godwit. Here, you also find our other typical waders breeding in...
Maasduinen, birds of woods, heath and fens.

Maasduinen, birds of woods, heath and fens.

Maasduinen, birds of woods, heath and fens. The Maasduinen nature reserve is a lovely area of undulating river dunes of the river Maas in the north of the Province of Limburg near Germany. Here you find rolling hills covered by woods, heather, moors, fens and drifting...