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A friend of mine has his enormous ‘backyard’ turned into a private nature reserve. Last year, he decided to create two grainfields, which were not to be harvested. The idea was that the fileds would attract large numbers of mice, finches, partridges and other animals. Well. the plan worked out. This winter, lots of Greenfinches, […]
Back in the Dutch winter, it was time to have a look at how the feathered friends in the forest were coping with the cold and snow. Well, probably not too bad, as it was very, very quiet at the feeding station. Somehow the birds did not need the extra treats and found anough food […]
First of all, a happy and healthy new year to everyone. Back home in the beautiful cold Dutch winter. I am really looking forward to a weekend of photography in the snow and cold. But at the same time, the sweet memories from the recent honeymoon to Patagonia travel through my mind. Going through the […]
It has been a long time since the last post. Now, on Boxing Day, I have found both the time and a computer to put up a small post. Through this way, Hanneke and I wish you all happy holidays and all the best for 2010. May the good light be with you and may […]
Finally a day with lower temperatures and even a few hours without rain. Time to head for the forest office and try a thing or two. One thing I quickly learnt is that the birds are very much frightened by a camera close to the restaurant table. They just would not sit down and feed, instead […]
May I suggest to rename November to Not-vember? For the second week in a row, I’ve witnessed the most beautiful sunrises from my office window, only to find myself under a dark and most of all wet sky during the weekend. I endured the bad weather yesterday and went out for a few hours. Without […]