In September, two American Golden Plovers, two Booted Warblers and several Red-footed Falcons were seen on Texel. Vagrants from the US and Eastern Europe. October is the peak month for thrush migration. Redwings, Song Thrushes, Blackbirds and Fieldfares in particular can be seen in large numbers. Cattle Egrets are frequently seen this year, with the maximum number being a group of six birds on October 7. This southern European species is on the rise north. A typical autumn species is Barred Warbler. This year too, some birds were seen, but fewer than average. Several Little Buntings and Richard's Pipits have passed over Texel. This week some Waxwings have settled on berry-bearing shrubs and trees. Unfortunately, sightings of Northern European and Siberian vagrants are still lagging behind, but autumn is not over yet. The record of a Red-flanked Bluetail on October 8 is the highlight so far.

Pestvogel / Bohemian Waxwing Bombycilla garrulus, Texel, 17-10-2023

Amerikaanse Goudplevier / American Golden Plover Pluvialis dominica, bird below, adult, Texel, 11-09-2023

Roodpootvalk / Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus, 1cy, Texel, 16-09-2023

Koereigers / Cattle Egrets Bubulcus ibis, what's in a name!?, Texel, 08-10-2023

Dwerggors / Little Bunting Emberiza pusilla, Texel, 11-10-2023 

Sperwergrasmus / Barred warbler Sylvia nisoria, 1cy, Texel, 16-10-2023

Koperwiek / Redwing Turdus iliacus, Texel, 17-10-2023

Pestvogel / Bohemian Waxwing Bombycilla garrulus, Texel, 17-10-2023