The birds of Tiengemeten (1)

Bluethroat (GB) / Blauwborst (NL) ©GK

Early morning chance encounter: a singing bluethroat. That makes your day! A charming little bird. Has the size and look of a robin. He wasn't afraid. This bird is always close to water. His song is a mix of tones. No clear melody. That is for human ears...

Barn swallow, Boerenzwaluw ©GK

It is true: a barn swallow is always close to a barn. Even if it is a renovated farmhouse in this case. A nice bird, not afraid of humans.

Barnacle goose, Brandgans  ©GK

This pair of Barnacle geese (Brandgans) raise the alarm because a wildlife photographer comes too close... Probably they have young ...

 

T-form feathers on the head of a male Common pheasant. ©GK

 

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I never observed it before: a pair of somewhat comical feathers on the head of the male pheasant. But, probably very attractive to females.

Great crested grebe, Fuut  ©GK

 

Common whitethroat, Grasmus ©GK

Singing Common whitethroats (Grasmus) can easily be spotted all over the island, but approaching them close enough for a picture is difficult. You have to be fast. Try again and again. They can be recognised from a great distance by their characteristic song.

All bird pictures are taken with the Sony 70-350mm lens.

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