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Alwin Borhem suggested to do a Big Day this coming weekend. The weather forecast was good so why not.
2021 started under the spell of the Corona virus and we were in a lockdown followed by a curfew that started on January 21 and lasted until April 28.
Just like last year, there is again a Melodious Warbler in the Maashorst. We actually had him expected earlier this year but the bad weather will probably be to blame.
On Tuesday morning around 9.30 a report comes in of a real Little Swift flying above the Vroon near Westkapelle. A few days ago there was also a Little Swift near Antwerp that stayed around for 2 days. With this in mind, there was no doubt and the ride to Westkapelle started immediately.
Daily blog 2021
Our daily twitches and short visits are tracked in this blog. Of course the reports are provided with as many photos and possible sound recordings as possible. Enjoy reading!
Zaterdag was Saturday was Euro Birdwatch 2021. An event in which many migration sites in Europe participate. So we could not be missing from our migration site. The weather forecast was not the best but it would remain dry until late afternoon. The count started very quietly, but from 8 o'clock nice groups of Chaffinches and Meadow Pipits started to fly. There was plenty to count all morning and we even saw the first group of Common Buzzards this year.
Highlights 2021
Bohemian Waxwing
Bombycilla garrulus
Bohemian Waxwing | Bombycilla garrulus | Photo made in Noordwijk, The Netherlands | 29-12-2021
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
American Wigeon | Mareca americana | Photo made near Grijpskerke, The Netherlands | 29-12-2021
Western Swamphen
Porphyrio porphyrio
Western Swamphen | Porphyrio porphyrio | Photo made near Zevenhuizen, The Netherlands | 23-12-2021
* Second record for the Netherlands if accepted *
Dartford Warbler
Curruca undata
Dartford Warbler | Curruca undata | Photo made near Schoorl, The Netherlands | 18-12-2021
Western Swamphen
Porphyrio porphyrio
Western Swamphen | Porphyrio porphyrio | Photo made near Alblasserdam, The Netherlands | 17-12-2021
* If accepted first record for The Netherlands *
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck | Aythya collaris | Photo made near Appingedam, The Netherlands | 10-12-2021
Eastern Olivaceous Warbler
Iduna pallida
Eastern Olivaceous Warbler | Lanius collurio | Photo made near Nieuwvliet, The Netherlands | 08-12-2021
Red-backed Shrike
Lanius collurio
Red-backed Shrike | Lanius collurio | Photo made near Lelystad, The Netherlands | 06-12-2021
Pied Wheatear
Oenanthe pleschanka
Pied Wheatear | Oenanthe pleschanka | Photo made on the island of Texel, The Netherlands | 28-11-2021
Little Auk
Alle alle
Little Auk | Alle alle | Photo made in Andijk, The Netherlands | 21-11-2021
Radde's Warbler
Phylloscopus schwarzi
Radde's Warbler | Phylloscopus schwarzi | Photo made near Schoorl, The Netherlands | 11-11-2021
Dartford Warbler
Curruca undata
Dartford Warbler | Curruca undata | Photo made near Schoorl, The Netherlands | 11-11-2021
Hen Harrier
Circus cyaneus
Hen Harrier | Circus cyaneus | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord" near Uden, The Netherlands | 08-11-2021
Eastern Olivaceous Warbler
Iduna pallida
Eastern Olivaceous Warbler | Iduna pallida | Photo made at Nieuwvliet, The Netherlands | 05-11-2021
Zitting Cisticola
Cisticola juncidis
Zitting Cisticola | Cisticola juncidis | Photo made near Hoek, The Netherlands | 01-11-2021
White-tailed Eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla
White-tailed Eagle | Haliaeetus albicilla | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord" near Uden, The Netherlands | 28-10-2021
European Shag
Gulosus aristotelis
European Shag | Gulosus aristotelis | Photo made near Helmond, The Netherlands | 25-10-2021
Black-winged Kite
Elanus caeruleus
Black-winged Kite | Elanus caeruleus | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord" near Uden, The Netherlands | 25-10-2021
Cream-coloured Courser
Cursorius cursor
Cream-coloured Courser | Cursorius cursor | Photo made near Bergen aan Zee, The Netherlands | 24-10-2021
Eastern Olivaceous Warbler
Iduna pallida
Eastern Olivaceous Warbler | Iduna pallida | Photo made at Nieuwvliet, The Netherlands | 21-10-2021
*First record for the Netherlands*
Siberian Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus collybita tristis
Siberian Chiffchaff | Phylloscopus collybita tristis | Photo made at Westkapelle, The Netherlands | 15-10-2021
Red-breasted Flycatcher
Ficedula parva
Red-breasted Flycatcher | Ficedula parva | Photo made at Westkapelle, The Netherlands | 15-10-2021
Two-barred Warbler
Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus
Two-barred Warbler | Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus | Photo made at the Maasvlakte, The Netherlands | 11-10-2021
Two-barred Warbler
Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus
Two-barred Warbler | Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus | Photo made at the Maasvlakte, The Netherlands | 11-10-2021
Rosy Starling
Pastor roseus
Rosy Starling | Pastor roseus | Photo made at Moerdijk, The Netherlands | 11-10-2021
Lesser Spotted Eagle
Clanga pomarina
Lesser Spotted Eagle | Clanga pomarina | Photo made near Hank, The Netherlands | 2-10-2021
Lesser Spotted Eagle
Clanga pomarina
Lesser Spotted Eagle | Clanga pomarina | Photo made near Hank, The Netherlands | 2-10-2021
Red Kite
Milvus milvus
Red Kite | Milvus milvus | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord" near Uden, The Netherlands | 27-09-2021
Northern Wheatear
Oenanthe oenanthe
Northern Wheatear | Oenanthe oenanthe | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord" near Uden, The Netherlands | 25-09-2021
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Merlin | Falco columbarius | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord" near Uden, The Netherlands | 25-09-2021
Tree Pipit
Anthus trivialis
Tree Pipit | Anthus trivialis | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord" near Uden, The Netherlands | 25-09-2021
European Honey Buzzard
Pernis apivorus
European Honey Buzzard | Pernis apivorus | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord" near Uden, The Netherlands | 22-09-2021
Barred Warbler
Sylvia boehmi
Barred Warbler | Sylvia boehmi | Photo made at the Maasvlakte, The Netherlands | 19-09-2021
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Ruff | Calidris pugnax | Photo made near Bergen, The Netherlands | 11-09-2021
Broad-billed Sandpiper
Calidris falcinellus
Broad-billed Sandpiper | Calidris falcinellus | Photo made near Bergen, The Netherlands | 11-09-2021
Western Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Western Osprey | Pandion haliaetus | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord" near Uden, The Netherlands | 5-09-2021
Pallid Harrier
Circus macrourus
Pallid Harrier | Circus macrourus | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord" near Uden, The Netherlands | 4-09-2021
Pallid Harrier
Circus macrourus
Pallid Harrier | Circus macrourus | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord" near Uden, The Netherlands | 4-09-2021
Aquatic Warbler
Acrocephalus paludicola
Aquatic Warbler | Acrocephalus paludicola | Photo made in "Arkenheem" near Nijkerk, The Netherlands | 7-08-2021
Blyth's Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus dumetorum
Blyth's Reed Warbler | Acrocephalus dumetorum | Photo made in "De Tuintjes" on the island of Texel, The Netherlands | 6-08-2021
* First breeding record for The Netherlands *
Blyth's Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus dumetorum
Blyth's Reed Warbler | Acrocephalus dumetorum | Photo made in "De Tuintjes" on the island of Texel, The Netherlands | 6-08-2021
* First breeding record for The Netherlands *
Pygmy Cormorant
Microcarbo pygmaeus
Pygmy Cormorant | Microcarbo pygmaeus | Photo made near Houten, The Netherlands | 1-08-2021
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | Photo made at the "Planken Wambuis" near Otterlo, The Netherlands | 02-07-2021
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Stilt Sandpiper | Calidris himantopus | Photo made at Twisk near Medemblik, The Netherlands | 01-07-2021
Black Stork
Ciconia nigra
Black Stork | Ciconia nigra | Photo made at the Strabrechtse Heide near Lierop, The Netherlands | 25-06-2021
Short-toed Snake Eagle
Circaetus gallicus
Short-toed Snake Eagle | Circaetus gallicus | Photo made at the Strabrechtse Heide near Lierop, The Netherlands | 25-06-2021
Great Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus arundinaceus
Great Reed Warbler | Acrocephalus arundinaceus | Photo made at "De Kleuter" near Uden, The Netherlands | 23-06-2021
Montagu's Harrier
Circus pygargus
Montagu's Harrier | Circus pygargus | Photo made near Finsterwolde, The Netherlands | 12-06-2021
European Honey Buzzard
Pernis apivorus
European Honey Buzzard | Pernis apivorus | Photo made near Deelen, The Netherlands | 10-06-2021
European Honey Buzzard
Pernis apivorus
European Honey Buzzard | Pernis apivorus | Photo made near Deelen, The Netherlands | 9-06-2021
Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
Roseate Tern | Sterna dougallii | Photo made in "De Putten" near Schoorle, The Netherlands | 7-06-2021
Rosy Starling
Pastor roseus
Rosy Starling | Pastor roseus | Photo made near Katwijk, The Netherlands | 3-06-2021
Rosy Starling
Pastor roseus
Rosy Starling | Pastor roseus | Photo made near Katwijk, The Netherlands | 3-06-2021
Greenish Warbler
Phylloscopus trochiloides
Greenish Warbler | Phylloscopus trochiloides | Photo made near Wassenaar, The Netherlands | 1-06-2021
Little Bittern
Ixobrychus minutus
Little Bittern | Ixobrychus minutus | Photo made in the provence of Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands | 31-05-2021
Collared Flycatcher
Ficedula albicollis
Collared Flycatcher | Ficedula albicollis | Photo made near Gasteren, The Netherlands | 30-05-2021
Collared Flycatcher
Ficedula albicollis
Collared Flycatcher | Ficedula albicollis | Photo made near Gasteren, The Netherlands | 30-05-2021
European Bee-eater
Merops apiaster
European Bee-eater | Merops apiaster | Photo made in the province of Limburg, The Netherlands | 29-05-2021
Northern Stoat
Mustela erminea
Northern Stoat | Mustela erminea | Photo made near Matsloot, The Netherlands | 27-05-2021
Squacco Heron
Ardeola ralloides
Squacco Heron | Ardeola ralloides | Photo made near Bussum, The Netherlands | 27-05-2021
Montagu's Harrier
Circus pygargus
Montagu's Harrier | Circus pygargus | Photo made at the migration site Brobbelbies Noord, The Netherlands | 25-05-2021
Common Swift
Apus apus
Common Swift | Apus apus | Photo made near Maren-Kessel, The Netherlands | 20-05-2021
Little Swift
Apus affinis
Little Swift | Apus affinis | Photo made near Westkapelle, The Netherlands | 18-05-2021
Little Swift
Apus affinis
Little Swift | Apus affinis | Photo made near Westkapelle, The Netherlands | 18-05-2021
Bluethroat
Luscinia svecica
Bluethroat | Luscinia svecica | Photo made near Zevenhuizen, The Netherlands | 15-05-2021
Western Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Western Osprey | Pandion haliaetus | Photo made near Almere, The Netherlands | 14-05-2021
Lesser Grey Shrike
Lanius minor
Lesser Grey Shrike | Lanius minor | Photo made near Almere, The Netherlands | 14-05-2021
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Red Fox | Vulpes vulpes | Photo made in Diependal, The Netherlands | 07-05-2021
Red-footed Falcon
Falco vespertinus
Red-footed Falcon | Falco vespertinus | Photo made near Klazienaveen, The Netherlands | 07-05-2021
Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis daurica
Red-rumped Swallow | Cecropis daurica | Photo made near 's-Gravenzande, The Netherlands | 06-05-2021
Common Redstart
Phoenicurus phoenicurus
Common Redstart | Phoenicurus phoenicurus | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord", The Netherlands | 06-05-2021
Eurasian Stone-curlew
Burhinus oedicnemus
Eurasian Stone-curlew | Burhinus oedicnemus | Photo made at the migration site "Brobbelbies Noord", The Netherlands | 04-05-2021
Yellow-browed Warbler
Phylloscopus inornatus
Yellow-browed Warbler | Phylloscopus inornatus | Photo made near Deelen, The Netherlands | 02-05-2021
Ross's Gull
Rhodostethia rosea
Ross's Gull | Rhodostethia rosea | Photo made at the zuidpier in IJmuiden, The Netherlands | 01-05-2021
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Dark-eyed Junco | Junco hyemalis | Photo made at the Maasvlakte, The Netherlands | 01-05-2021
Western Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
Western Osprey | Pandion haliaetus | Photo made at migration site "De Kamperhoek", The Netherlands | 28-04-2021
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Merlin | Falco columbarius | Photo made at migration site "De Kamperhoek", The Netherlands | 28-04-2021
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Dark-eyed Junco | Junco hyemalis | Photo made in Koudum, The Netherlands | 27-04-2021
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Dark-eyed Junco | Junco hyemalis | Photo made in Koudum, The Netherlands | 27-04-2021
Eurasian Wryneck
Jynx torquilla
Eurasian Wryneck | Jynx torquilla | Photo made in the Maashorst near Uden, The Netherlands | 24-04-2021
Hybride Western Bonelli's Warbler x Wood Warbler
Phylloscopus bonelli x Phylloscopus sibilatrix
Hybride Western Bonelli's Warbler x Wood Warbler | Phylloscopus bonelli x Phylloscopus sibilatrix | Photo made in "Oranjezon" near Breezand, The Netherlands | 23-04-2021
* Based on DNA analysis *
Tawny Pipit
Anthus campestris
Tawny Pipit | Anthus campestris | Photo made in the Maashorst near Uden, The Netherlands | 22-04-2021
Marmora's Warbler
Curruca sarda
Marmora's Warbler | Curruca sarda | Photo made near Julianadorp, The Netherlands | 21-04-2021
* First record for The Netherlands *
Marmora's Warbler
Curruca sarda
Marmora's Warbler | Curruca sarda | Photo made near Julianadorp, The Netherlands | 21-04-2021
* First record for The Netherlands *
Ross's Gull
Rhodostethia rosea
Ross's Gull | Rhodostethia rosea | Photo made in Scheveningen, The Netherlands | 21-04-2021
Ross's Gull
Rhodostethia rosea
Ross's Gull | Rhodostethia rosea | Photo made in Scheveningen, The Netherlands | 21-04-2021
Eurasian Hoopoe
Upupa epops
Eurasian Hoopoe | Upupa epops | Photo made Near Herpen, The Netherlands | 18-04-2021
Eurasian Hoopoe
Upupa epops
Eurasian Hoopoe | Upupa epops | Photo made Near Herpen, The Netherlands | 18-04-2021
Rosy Starling
Pastor roseus
Rosy Starling | Pastor roseus | Photo made in Lemmer, The Netherlands | 17-04-2021
Rosy Starling
Pastor roseus
Rosy Starling | Pastor roseus | Photo made in Lemmer, The Netherlands | 17-04-2021
European Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula hypoleuca
European Pied Flycatcher | Ficedula hypoleuca | Photo made in the Maashorst near Uden, The Netherlands | 16-04-2021
Ring Ouzel
Turdus torquatus
Ring Ouzel | Turdus torquatus | Photo made in the Maashorst near Uden, The Netherlands | 16-04-2021
Red-crested Pochard
Netta rufina
Red-crested Pochard | Netta rufina | Photo made near Westernieland, The Netherlands | 12-04-2021
Eurasian Penduline Tit
Remiz pendulinus
Eurasian Penduline Tit | Remiz pendulinus | Photo made in Uden, The Netherlands | 9-04-2021
Common Nightingale
Luscinia megarhynchos
Common Nightingale | Luscinia megarhynchos | Photo made in Den Haag, The Netherlands | 30-03-2021
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Steenarend | Aquila chrysaetos | Photo made near Angerlo, The Netherlands | 28-02-2021
* My first for the dutch list *
Bluethroat
Luscinia svecica
Bluethroat | Luscinia svecica | Photo made in the Lutkemeerpolder near Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 27-02-2021
Snow Bunting
Plectrophenax nivalis
Snow Bunting | Plectrophenax nivalis | Photo made near Paesens, The Netherlands | 26-02-2021
Little Bunting
Emberiza pusilla
Little Bunting | Emberiza pusilla | Photo made in Maastricht, The Netherlands | 23-02-2021
Corn Bunting
Emberiza calandra
Corn Bunting | Emberiza calandra | Photo made near Someren, The Netherlands | 21-02-2021
Yellowhammer
Emberiza citrinella
Yellowhammer | Emberiza citrinella | Photo made in the Maashorst near Uden, The Netherlands | 20-02-2021
Red Phalarope
Phalaropus fulicarius
Red Phalarope | Phalaropus fulicarius | Photo made in the harbour of Scheveningen, The Netherlands | 02-02-2021
Little Ringed Plover
Charadrius dubius
Little Ringed Plover | Charadrius dubius | Photo made at "De Keent", The Netherlands | 01-02-2021
Red-breasted Goose
Branta ruficollis
Red-breasted Goose | Branta ruficollis | Photo made at Demen, The Netherlands | 22-01-2021
Northern Wheatear
Oenanthe oenanthe
Northern Wheatear | Oenanthe oenanthe | Photo made at the "Rhederlaag" near Giesbeek, The Netherlands | 06-01-2021
* First record for January in the Netherlands *
Thick-billed Murre
Uria lomvia
Thick-billed Murre | Uria lomvia | Photo made at the "Veerse Meer" near Veere, The Netherlands | 04-01-2021
Kumlien's Gull
Larus glaucoides kumlieni
Kumlien's Gull | Larus glaucoides kumlieni | Photo made near Julianadorp, The Netherlands | 03-01-2021
Lesser White-fronted Goose
Anser erythropus
Lesser White-fronted Goose | Anser erythropus | Photo made in the "Vereenigde Harger- en Pettemerpolder" near Camperduin, The Netherlands | 03-01-2021
Red Phalarope
Phalaropus fulicarius
Red Phalarope | Phalaropus fulicarius | Photo made in the "Noordervroon" near Westkapelle, The Netherlands | 02-01-2021
Zitting Cisticola
Cisticola juncidis
Zitting Cisticola | Cisticola juncidis | Photo made in the "Verdronken Zwarte Polder" near Nieuwvliet-Bad, The Netherlands | 02-01-2021
Western Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla flava
Western Yellow Wagtail | Motacilla flava | Photo made near Noordgouwe, The Netherlands | 02-01-2021
* Very rare January record *
Sanderling
Calidris alba
Sanderling | Calidris alba | Photo made at the "Brouwersdam" near Ouddorp, The Netherlands | 02-01-2021
Black-throated Thrush
Turdus atrogularis
Black-throated Thrush | Turdus atrogularis | Photo made in Utrecht, The Netherlands | 01-01-2021
Redwing
Turdus iliacus
Redwing | Turdus iliacus | Photo made in Utrecht, The Netherlands | 01-01-2021
Little Ringed Plover
Charadrius dubius
Little Ringed Plover | Charadrius dubius | Photo made in the Keent near Grave, The Netherlands | 01-01-2021
* First January record for the Netherlands *
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Common Kingfisher | Alcedo atthis | Photo made in Utrecht, The Netherlands | 01-01-2021
Hume's Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus humei
Hume's Leaf Warbler | Phylloscopus humei | Photo made in Geldermalsen, The Netherlands | 01-01-2021