are excellent conditions for strong bird migration. In addition to large numbers of swallows, swifts, pipits and wagtails, dozens of migrating Honey Buzzards and Ospreys were also observed. The list of observed rarities is impressive. Among others, the following birds of prey were seen; White-tailed Eagle, Greater Spotted Eagle (if accepted by CDNA a new species for Texel), Montagu's Harrier, Red-footed Falcon, Black Kite and Red Kite. Other highlights were the records of King Eider, Black Stork, Pectoral Sandpiper, Bee-eater, Woodchat Shrike, Lesser Grey Shrike, Iberian Chiffchaff, Corn Bunting and Red-throated Pipit.
Wespendief / European Honey Buzzard Pernis apivorus, ad ♂, Tuintjes, Texel, 21-05-2018
Wespendief / European Honey Buzzard Pernis apivorus, ad ♀, Tuintjes, Texel, 28-05-2018
Zwarte Ooievaar / Black Stork Ciconia nigra, ad, De Cocksdorp, Texel, 21-05-2018
Kleine Klapekster / Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor, ad, De Cocksdorp, Texel, 26-05-2018
Bastaardarend / Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga, 3 cy, Den Burg, Texel, 27-05-2018