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Looking back at 2016

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Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) - Photo made at the Dwingelerveld
Red-backed Shrike | Lanius collurio

2016 has been a year where I can look back with pleasure. It started with the traditional New Year's Big Day which as always took place in the province of Zeeland. With 108 species a good second place in comparison with other Big Days on January 1. Good species such as Pine Bunting, Black Guillemot, Western Cattle Egret and Common Loon were seen and the tone was set for 2016.

Created: 07 January 2017
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Looking back at 2015

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Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) - Photo made in Beijum
Dark-eyed Junco | Junco hyemalis

2015 this time did not begin as usual with a Big Day at the first of January. Because of the surgery I was still too weak and had a lot of pain. On January 3 I ventured for the first time outside and near Uden the first species of the year were credited. Being outdoors and the birds felt excellent and it was not long before I dared the first twitch of the year. On January 5, the Oriental Turtle Dove in Vlaardingen was visited and a tour threw the province of Zealand was added. This went well so a Red-breasted Flycatcher, which was found in Winterswijk, was a must for the month list. The birds gave me the distraction I needed and I was therefore often on the road. In late January the counter stood at 155 species with species as Lesser Scaup, Eurasian Hoopoe, Bufflehead, Long-legged Buzzard, Spotted Sandpiper and Little Bustard.

Created: 01 January 2016
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Quiet days at the Kamperhoek

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Merlin (Falco columbarius) - Photo made at the migration site Kamperhoek
Merlin | Falco columbarius

The weather forecast for the weekend seemed very good. Northeast wind, and it would be warm, a classic spring migration weekend. The expectations were high, how different would it be. Saturday morning at 5 am I drove toward the Kamperhoek where I agreed with Alwin.

Created: 19 April 2015
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Green-winged Teal at the Lauwersmeer

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Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) - Photo made at the harbour Lauwersoog
Red-necked Grebe | Podiceps grisegena

Good weather was predicted and at the Lauwersmeer a Green-winged Teal was reported. No kind which you immediately have to do but there were some other nice species in the area so a day trip was planned. At 8 o'clock in the morning I picked up Harry Claasen and we drove first to a Rosy Starling in Kollum which is sitting there for a while.

Created: 14 February 2015
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Day in the hut

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Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) - Photo made near Oss
Northern Goshawk | Accipiter gentilis

Friday was scheduled to spend a day in the hut. With the whole week of rain and storm it prospects were not good. During our trip to Costa Rica we have met Joop van den Berg. Joop lives in Spain and Willie visited him there last year. Joop was now in the Netherlands and liked a day in the cabin. On Thursday evening we had a drink at Willie and memories were collected from Costa Rica. Joop stayed over at Willie's and we agreed that I would be there the next day at 9 o'clock.

Created: 16 January 2015
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Red-breasted Flycatcher and a Lesser Scaup

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Red-breasted Flycatcher (Ficedula parva) - Photo made near Winterswijk
Red-breasted Flycatcher | Ficedula parva

A Red-breasted Flycatcher in January in the Netherlands, really special. The first ever of January which was obviously going to be visited. The bird also was photogenic thus reasons enough to drive towards Winterswijk where the bird sat. We also wanted to make an attempt for the Lesser Scaup that is present for a while now in Flevoland.

Created: 07 January 2015
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Looking back at 2014

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Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) - Photo made in Zwolle
Northern Hawk-Owl | Surnia ulula

2014 was not an easy year for me. In February, my father passed away after 13 years of having prostate cancer. In September I was diagnosed with prostate cancer myself. Luckily I was on time and it was a mild form. On December 2 they have removed my prostate in a private clinic in Germany. I'm still working on recovery but that is going strong. The birds in contrast did extremely well and I had my best year's list ever. Here is a summary.

Created: 31 December 2014
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Bird hide “The Boshut” in Oss

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Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) - Photo made in bird hide De Boshut near Oss
Northern Goshawk | Accipiter gentilis

Lately regular pictures appear on the Internet of Northern Goshawks photographed from a hut near Oss. Willie de Vries had a share in the construction of the hut and asked me if I wanted to have a go.

Created: 17 November 2014
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  1. Easter weekend at the Kamperhoek
  2. Weekend at the Kamperhoek with a Eurasian Hoopoe
  3. Looking back at 2013
  4. Big Day January 1, 2014

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