The first record of Black-shouldered Kite on Texel was in March 1998, 26 years ago. On September 29, this beautiful raptor was finally seen again in the dunes north of De Koog. The bird was beautifully observed hunting and sitting in a tree. But unfortunately at a great distance. The next day, the kite was seen by only two observers at a short distance and with prey, a Root Vole.

Grijze Wouw / Black-shoulderd Kite Elanus caeruleus, 1cy, Texel 30092024