A overwintering Spoonbill is seen at the Petten regularly. The young bird forages in the characteristic way moving his sensitive bill sideways through the water back and forth. The food includes Three-spined Sticklebacks and shrimps. Another overwintering bird with a similar menu is the Horned Grebe. At this moment there is an adult bird present in polder Waal and Burg.

Kuifduiker / Horned Grebe Podiceps auritus, adult winter, polder Waal en Burg, Den Burg, Texel, 04-02-2014

Lepelaar / Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia, eerste winter / 1st Winter, De Petten, Den Hoorn, Texel, 03-02-2014