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Waders in August

14 August 2024
Kleine Plevier / Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) juv, Texel 05082024
Kleine Plevier / Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) juv, Texel 05082024

    August is a great month to see and photograph waders. Arctic species leave their breeding grounds and fly south, often stopping in the Netherlands. 'Our' waders already have grown chicks by now.

    In short, there's plenty to see! 

     

     

     

     

     

    Bontbekplevier / Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) juv, Texel 05082024
    Bontbekplevier / Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) juv, Texel 05082024
    Kleine Strandloper / Little Stint (Calidris minuta) ad, Texel 05082024
    Kleine Strandloper / Little Stint (Calidris minuta) ad, Texel 05082024
    Zwarte Ruiter / Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus) ad s→w, Texel 07082024
    Zwarte Ruiter / Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus) ad s→w, Texel 07082024
    Kleine Strandlopers / Little Stints (Calidris minuta) ad, Texel 05082024
    Kleine Strandlopers / Little Stints (Calidris minuta) ad, Texel 05082024

      August is a great month to see and photograph waders. Arctic species leave their breeding grounds and fly south, often stopping in the Netherlands. 'Our' waders already have grown chicks by now.

      In short, there's plenty to see! 

       

       

       

       

       

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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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