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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Jan. 11th, 2023, East of Belgium. Heavy frost and thick mist came over the land. The forest seems to be in an ever lasting sleepy state…
Jan. 10th, 2024, High Moors of Belgium. Heavy frost and thick mist has put everything into an imperturbable state. Lakes, rivers and plants have cristallized.
Dec 31st, 2023 – Jan 01, 2024, East of Belgium. The quietness of the land stands in sharp contrast with the loudness of the running water…
