You hear it more often than you see it, Great Bittern. Living hidden in the reeds, this heron reveals itself by its remarkable low and far-carrying, booming sound. It is a rare breeding bird on Texel. This year appears to be a good year for this species with a conservative estimate of between five and ten breeding pairs.

Roerdomp - Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris, ad, Texel, 20-06-2024

Roerdomp - Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris, juv, Texel, 07-06-2024