Tag Archives: birds

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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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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The mighty scavengers. II

Posted on 09/06/2025 by Patricia

April, 29-30, 2025. Spanish Pyrenees, Aragón. Kites and griffon vultures are social and come in group, whereas the Egyptian vulture shows in small company. The bearded vulture comes last. The final leftovers, i.e. white-cleaned bones, are what it is after. … Continue reading →

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Bathing beauties

Posted on 18/04/2025 by Patricia

April 10th, 2025, near Rochefort. This man-made pond amidst the forest attracts a diversity of small and colourful guests that are very keen to take advantage of the fresh water…

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Forest dwellers

Posted on 17/04/2025 by Patricia

April 10th, 2025, near Rochefort. This hide is well-hidden and allows to detect and observe for a while even the smallest birds and cutest forest dwellers.

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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 … Continue reading →

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Small birds world

Posted on 23/09/2023 by Patricia

2023, Sep. 11th, Rochefort. After two days of science outreach during the hot days of the Open Doors at the Humain radio-astronomy station, stepping into the world of small birds was very refreshing…

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