Author Archives: Patricia

Journey into the life of a white-throated dipper. I

Posted on 08/05/2026 by Patricia

High Ardennes, Belgium, late April – early May 2026. Diving into the life of a fascinating waterbird! Where does (s)he live? What does (s)he eat? How does (s)he feed?

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Alongside the water

Posted on 12/04/2026 by Patricia

High Ardennes, East-Belgium. April, 9 -13. Alongside the water, there is always something that catches the eye…

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White-throated dipper (cinclus cinclus)

Posted on 28/03/2026 by Patricia

High Fens, March 9th, 2026. A white-troated dipper family dives in the rapid flows of this well-known and spectacular river on the high plateau region of Belgium. The white eyebrow is visible on one shot, whereas the grey wagtail is … Continue reading →

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Winterscape

Posted on 26/12/2025 by Patricia

Dec. 24, 2025. Winter in the High Fens: the colours of the fens are most vivid, as is the icy wind… Merry Christmas!

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Small and pretty things

Posted on 05/12/2025 by Patricia

Oct. 17th, 2025, East of Belgium. Autumn is there. In the leave-dropping trees, flocks of small birds are more active than ever. They appear dark against the sky at first, until you catch them with your cameralens: the yellowish fitis … Continue reading →

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Lazy beach guests

Posted on 28/11/2025 by Patricia

Baie d’Authie, Pas-de-Calais, Sep 11th, 2025. The seals of Berck-sur-Mer look as if they have all day for a nap, but the sea tides are quickly changing their comfortable setting.

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Butterflies

Posted on 12/08/2025 by Patricia

Aug. 8-11th, 2025, East-Belgium. Summertime! A great diversity of butterflies abounds near the small riverbeds crossing the high plateau (here: lemon butterfly, silver-washed fritillary, swallowtail and map butterfly).

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Marsh bloomers

Posted on 08/07/2025 by Patricia

June 14th – July, 2025, High Fens. Walking on the wooden paths (“caillebottis” in French, “vlonderpaden” in Dutch) of the Belgian highland, the marsh bloomers just above the high grasses attract immediate attention.

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