A Lesser Scaup ignites with the morning light



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Clinging to the day’s last hour of glow at the backyard
White breasted nuthatch 🐦📸

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Puffin with a beak full of sandeels

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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 prachtvoller Brautente-Erpel auf spiegelglattem Wasser – farbenprächtig, stolz und voller Eleganz. Die Natur in Perfektion! 🦆💧✨

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A magnificent wood duck drake gliding on calm waters — vibrant, graceful, and truly striking. Nature at its finest! 🦆🌊✨

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Another jobless layabout heron

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Wings Over Kampina: A Trio of Avian Encounters

Exploring the Kampina nature reserve near Oisterwijk, I was privileged to photograph three remarkable bird species, each showcasing the rich biodiversity of Noord-Brabant.

Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)

The first two images capture the Common Buzzard in mid-flight. This raptor, widespread across Europe, is known for its broad wings and rounded tail. Often seen soaring or perched prominently, buzzards are versatile hunters, feeding on small mammals, birds, and carrion. Their distinctive "pee-yow" call is a familiar sound in the countryside.

European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola)

The third image features the European Stonechat, a small passerine bird with striking sexual dimorphism. Males display a black head, white neck patch, and orange-red breast, while females are more subdued in coloration. Stonechats inhabit open scrublands and grasslands, often perching conspicuously as they hunt insects.

Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)

The final image showcases the Eurasian Spoonbill gliding against a clear blue sky, with a solitary white cloud as its backdrop. This elegant wader is distinguished by its long, spoon-shaped bill, which it uses to forage in shallow waters. Spoonbills are social birds, often found in groups, and their presence indicates healthy wetland ecosystems.

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Kormoran auf Erkundungstour

Der Kormoran (Phalacrocorax carbo) ist ein geschickter Taucher, der Fische mit seinem scharfen Schnabel unter Wasser jagt. Nach dem Tauchen muss er oft an der Wasseroberfläche verweilen – sein Gefieder ist nicht vollständig wasserabweisend, was ihm beim Tauchen hilft, aber regelmäßiges Trocknen nötig macht.
Die smaragdgrünen Augen sind ein auffälliges Erkennungsmerkmal und stechen besonders im Sonnenlicht hervor.

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