Friday, May 23, 2014

Photos from the island Rottumerplaat (April - May)

View towards the southeast 

Six Eurasian Collared Doves Streptopelia decaocto 

Red-breasted flycatcher Ficedula parva, on migration 

Four-egg clutch of Eurasian oystercatchers Haematopus ostralegus 

Herring Gull Larus argentatus three-egg clutch, including one dwarf egg. 

 Barn swallows Hirundo rustica

Common Crane Grus grus, before spending a few minutes on the island.  


Beached European hare Lepus europaeus  

Dune erosion 

Eurasian spoonbill Platalea leucorodia colony

White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla 

 Waders, seals and the Eemshaven industrial area on a clear day...

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