have already autumn colors or even lose some leaves. Besides the female King Eider, Pacific Golden Plover and young Shag there was enough to see last days. Especially Blue-headed Wagtails, Common Redstarts, Spotted and Pied Flycatchers, Chiffchaffs and Firecrests were well represented. Some notable observations; a juvenile Rosy Starling (the Tuintjes 04-09), Red-backed Shrike (Muy, 06 and 07-09) and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Muy, 07-09). A juvenile Barred Warbler was seen several times at the beginning of the 'Lange dam' at pole 28. Two migrating Ortolan Buntings may also not remain unmentioned. Positive news is also the large number of sightings of Common Kingfishers. After several difficult years, the population of this species is expanding again. Coming weeks will undoubtedly be exciting. Leaf Warblers !! When will the first Yellow-browed Warbler make itself heard?

IJsvogel / Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis, vrouwtje / female, Oosterend, Texel, 01-09-2014

Fitis / Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus, de Tuintjes, De Cocksdorp, Texel, 04-09-2014

Grauwe Vliegenvanger / Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata, de Tuintjes, De Cocksdorp, Texel, 07-09-2014