Zomertortel / European Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur, Den Hoorn, Texel, 24-06-2016

Summer birds are migratory birds that breed in our country during 'summer'.
A scarce summer bird is the Turtle Dove Streptopelia turtur. This species has difficulty throughout Europe. A major cause is the hunting of this species in the Mediterranean. The annual number of nesting pairs on the island is estimated at about 10.
   

Bontbekplevier / Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula, De Cocksdorp, Texel, 30-06-2016

Another scarce breeding species, Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula. The number of pairs of recent years has fluctuated between 20 and 25.

Boerenzwaluw / Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica, ad + 3 juv, De Cocksdorp, Texel, 03-07-2016

The Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica is a numerous breeding bird. The last time this species has been counted was in 2011 with a total number of 930 breeding pairs.