Category Archives: flora

La Calestienne

Posted on 26/06/2022 by Patricia

June 25th, 2022, Nismes, Viroinval. To the South of Belgium, some impressive karstic formations can be found on the “tiennes”, i.e. the top of the local hills.

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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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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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Wild flowers

Posted on 09/04/2021 by Patricia

Apr 9th, 2021. The wild flowers of the nearby woods just started to generate their dazzling carpets, calling upon the photographers to do their best.

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First carpets of wild flowers

Posted on 05/04/2021 by Patricia

April, 4th, 2021. In the nearby wood, the “Hallerbos”, the first carpets of wild flowers start covering the ground. The first visitors enjoy the scene whereas the forest rangers are on heavy guard!

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Spring in sight

Posted on 03/04/2021 by Patricia

March 28th, 2021, Brabant wallon. The wild flowers are first to bring their vivid colours into the otherwise pale wood. Spring is announced with the yellow lilies.

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High Fens

Posted on 03/10/2020 by Patricia

Sept., 2020. Our escape in coronatime to the upland of East Belgium, a nature reserve since 1957. A discovery (re-discovery) of amazing, complex and beautiful landscapes…

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Spring in times of corona

Posted on 13/04/2020 by Patricia

April 11, 2020. Due to the restrictions, the nearby woods are emptied from the usual crowds of visitors and tourists… The splendour of the Hallerbos in spring is something we did not appreciate truly before, but discover now.

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