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Tomorrowland

Posted on 10/11/2024 by Patricia

High Fens, East-Belgium, Nov. 7th. We went on the wooden path in search of the remains of a former life-giving forest, these ghosts that rise above the horizontal landscape and appear as tortured souls waiting for redemption…

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The visitors

Posted on 10/11/2024 by Patricia

High Fens, East-Belgium, Nov. 3rd, 2024. There were thousands of them, gathered in the moors of the High Fens. The mist was thick and we could only hear them. After two hours of patiently waiting, the mist broke down and the cranes circled above us until they got into position.

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Early day

Posted on 30/08/2024 by Patricia

Rocherath, Belgium, Aug. 29th, 2024. After an early start of the day, we headed to the border where we had spotted a red kite family a few weeks ago. With the farmer harvesting the fields, much to our astonishment, we observed a variety of preybirds aiming to catch a tasteful bite.

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Dressed in purple

Posted on 04/08/2024 by Patricia

July 2024, East-Belgium. The purple digitalis purpurea can be seen in large numbers almost everywhere this year, amidst the forest and, most of all, in every clearing or broad path.

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The old mountain

Posted on 04/08/2024 by Patricia

Kelmis (La Calamine), July 11th, 2024. The museum of “Vieille Montagne” or “Altenberg” tells the story of the extraction of zinc from the old mountain. A short stroll from there brings you to the riverbank where the ore was washed and sorted out. This created a hill of waste material, where the extremely rare viola calaminaria (NL = groeiend op galmeigrond) and other zinc-loving plants can grow…

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Wild sierra’s of Aragón

Posted on 17/05/2024 by Patricia

May 15th, 2024. One of the many emblematic sites of the Sierra de Guara is named Los Pacos de Morrano, close to the village of Morrano. The stunning rock wall is home to many bird species, including swallows and different species of vultures. An interesting walk passes right below the impressive structure.

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Wild flower time

Posted on 11/04/2024 by Patricia

April, 6-8th, 2024, East of Belgium. This is the moment of the wild flowers covering the bottom of the valleys and the humid meadows. Suddenly, all secret places are filled with people coming to enjoy the natural spectacle.