to see and hear in the middle of the breeding season. A species that you now regularly hear in the dunes is the Cuckoo. With a bit of luck, they also show themselves well ..... 

Koekoek / Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus, ad ♂, De Nederlanden, Texel, 31-05-2018

Long-eared Owls usually hide during the day. It is a typical nocturnal bird that is mainly active at dusk and night. The picture below of a Long-eared Owl hunting at daytime is therefore quite special.

Ransuil / Long-eared Owl Asio otus, De Cocksdorp, Texel, 06-06-2018