has produced no 'new' rare species. A possible second Rosefinch was found on June 12 at the Robbenjager and was still present today. However, the bird at Dorpzicht was not heard after June 11 ...... A group of 9 European Bee-eaters was seen on June 10 at the west side of the Roggesloot. Many bumblebee was caught by hunting birds expertly from the air. In addition, on different days there were records of respectively 1 and 2 ex. of this lovely species reported.

Bijeneter / European Bee-eater Merops apiaster, De Cocksdorp, Texel, 10-06-2015

Roodmus / Common Rosefinch Carpodacus erythrinus, 2 cy man / male, Dorpzicht, De Cocksdorp, Texel, 08-06-2015

Grote Bonte Specht / Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major, adult mannetje / male, De Cocksdorp, Texel, 09-06-2015

The Great Spotted Woodpecker is a scarce breeding bird on the island. In 2014, there were an estimated 60 breeding pairs.