In the first weeks of 2023, the most notable species were two Snow Geese (status unknown), a Lesser White-fronted Goose and a stray Cattle Egret. Snow buntings are present every year, albeit in small numbers. Eurasian Wigeons , on the other hand, hibernate in large numbers on Texel. Along the coast, in salt marsh areas such as the Slufter and the Schorren, Rock Pipits are always seen during this period of the year. Whooper Swans are scarce winter visitors. The adult birds in the photo are probably the same as in previous years. Now with family expansion!
Sneeuwganzen / Snow Geese Anser caerulescens, Texel, 31-01-2023
Sneeuwgors / Snow Bunting Plectrophenax nivalis, ♂, Texel, 06-02-2023
Rock Pipit / Oeverpieper Anthus petrosus, Texel, 06-02-2023
Koereiger / Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis, Texel, 23-01-2023
Wilde Zwanen / Whooper Swans Cygnus cygnus, family, Texel, 24-01-2023
Smienten / Eurasian Wigeons Anas penelope, Texel, 05-02-2023