Schatz, ich sag’s dir zum letzten Mal: Der Fisch war meiner!“ – Das Eisvogel-Weibchen hält eine leidenschaftliche Ansprache, während das Männchen stoisch aufs Wasser starrt und so tut, als würde er nichts hören.


“Honey, I’m telling you for the last time: That fish was mine!” – The female kingfisher delivers a passionate speech, while the male stares stoically at the water, pretending not to hear.


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Part Four – Birds of the Kampina

Arriving in the Kampina before sunrise, the blue hour bathed the landscape in soft tones. My first encounter was with the Wood Lark (Lullula arborea, boomleeuwerik), its melodic song carrying across the quiet heath. A short while later, the cheerful Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus, pimpelmees) appeared, flitting among the branches with bursts of energy.

A new sighting for me came in the form of the White Wagtail (Motacilla alba, witte kwikstaart), its sleek black, white, and grey plumage standing out against the morning grass as it bobbed its tail in that characteristic rhythm.

Then, in the golden morning light, a magnificent Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia, lepelaar*) soared overhead—its long neck and spoon-shaped bill unmistakable as it glided silently across the sky.

The Eurasian Blue Tit returned in later moments, sometimes pausing to watch me, sometimes diving from the tree canopy with wings spread wide, briefly illuminated by the rising sun—a small flash of living color against the still-waking world.

These mornings remind me why I rise so early. Each species, familiar or new, carries its own story, and together they form the living heartbeat of the Kampina. From the whisper of wings to the bright calls through the mist, it’s a place that rewards patience, presence, and curiosity.

Canon 7D Mark II + Sigma 100–400mm | 5:00–10:00, early morning

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Ein farbenfroher Bienenfresser 🐝🪽 in perfektem Licht – seine smaragdgrünen, braunen und goldenen Federn leuchten wie ein kleines Kunstwerk der Natur.
Ein stiller Moment auf einem Ast – purer Wildlife-Zauber! 🌿✨

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A vibrant European Bee-eater 🐝🪽 captured in perfect light – its emerald, chestnut, and golden feathers shine like nature’s own masterpiece.
A quiet moment on a branch – pure wildlife magic! 🌿✨

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Feathers and Reflections

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