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Influx of Red-footed Falcons

23 September 2024
Roodpootvalk / Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 2cy ♂, Texel 06092024
Roodpootvalk / Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 2cy ♂, Texel 06092024

    Due to persistent strong easterly winds, Red-footed Falcons were spotted in multiple places in the Netherlands during the month of September. Several birds were also observed on Texel. This beautiful falcon breeds in Eastern Europe. Its diet mainly consists of insects and occasionally mice, which are sometimes taken from Common Kestrels.

    Roodpootvalk / Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1cy, Texel 06092024
    Roodpootvalk / Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1cy, Texel 06092024
    Roodpootvalk / Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 2cy ♂ met Torenvalk / with Common Kestrel, Texel 06092024
    Roodpootvalk / Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 2cy ♂ met Torenvalk / with Common Kestrel, Texel 06092024

      Due to persistent strong easterly winds, Red-footed Falcons were spotted in multiple places in the Netherlands during the month of September. Several birds were also observed on Texel. This beautiful falcon breeds in Eastern Europe. Its diet mainly consists of insects and occasionally mice, which are sometimes taken from Common Kestrels.

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      Jos van den Berg is a well-known Texel birder and photographer. He can be found in the field daily and regularly writes a blog about new bird species, excursions on Texel, and other interesting topics.

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