On a winter’s day in the Kampina, I crossed paths with one of my favorites: the Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus), or kuifmees in Dutch.
A small, energetic bird with its unmistakable crest—like a tiny mohawk—usually hidden high in pine canopies. Not an easy one to spot, let alone photograph. But after days of snow, this little one came down, likely searching for food beyond its usual shelter.
There it was, hopping in and out of the snowy branches, quick, alert, and full of character.
Moments like these make the list grow. The robin, the kingfisher, the long-tailed tit… and now this one. Each encounter a reminder of how much life surrounds us, if we just take the time to look.
One planet. One responsibility. In a universe where life is rare, this feels worth protecting.
Captured in the Kampina.
Picture made with the Canon 5D Mark 4, f6,3 1/500 ISO 3200 at 400mm with the Sigma 100/400mm
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