Author Archives: Patricia

Late departures

Posted on 30/12/2021 by Patricia

Dec. 30th, 2021, East-Belgium. Although the main part of this year’s crane migration occurred months ago, small groups still undertake the journey to sunny Spain. Coming from Scandinavia or Northern Germany, these birds may stop here to rest and feed. … Continue reading →

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Beavers at work

Posted on 30/12/2021 by Patricia

Dec. 26, 2021, Belgian Ardennes. Fallen trees, stacks of branches in the river, fresh woodwork, all these are evidence for inhabiting beavers… White egret and grey heron are also present in this natural chaos fed by the wild waters of … Continue reading →

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The Belgian heights

Posted on 11/11/2021 by Patricia

Oct. 31st, 2021, High Fens. A short, intense walk in the high moors region with the wind, clouds and bright forest colours brought us the feeling of autumn.

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A day with wolves

Posted on 19/09/2021 by Patricia

Le Thot, Sep 9th, 2021. The European grey wolf is the latest asset of this thematic park which is entirely dedicated to the animals from prehistoric times… whle the Tarpan horses enjoy each other’s company.

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Fallow deer

Posted on 15/08/2021 by Patricia

Rodenem, August 10, 2021. Few hundred meters from our place… these fallow deer offer good practicing targets.

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Digitalis, digitoxine en digitaline…

Posted on 07/08/2021 by Patricia

July 12 – 22, 2021, High Fens, East-Belgium. The colour of the summer is purple as the digitalis flowers abound this year. And the white peat moss is also present…

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The highlands

Posted on 09/06/2021 by Patricia

High Fens, April-May, 2021. The highland-scapes of East Belgium…

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In the fields

Posted on 05/06/2021 by Patricia

June, 4th, Gaasbeek, Belgium. Staying close-by, and watching the fields of Flanders..

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