𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿

Birder 🐦 | Bird & nature photographer 📸 | Tholen island, NL 🌿 | Sharing Zeeland's wildlife | Love nature 🍃 #Birding #NaturePhotography

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

@patricksavalle Hey Patrick, Mooie site: https://t.co/rqXASIPahf 👍
(even een heads-up: GT.JS.Acsogenixx triggered op /js/services/change-email/change-email-service.js 👀 — misschien even je repo checken?)

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

Tiny acrobat, big personality. The Long-tailed Tit in its element. 🐦💙

#birds #nature #wildlifephotography #longtailedtit #outdoor #SonyAlpha #BirdPhotography

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

Playing with negative space. Placing the Meadow Pipit on the right side of the frame creates balance and breathing room. Shooting at 800mm with the Sony A7RV allows for that buttery smooth bokeh that eliminates all distractions. Sony A7RV | 800mm | f/8.0
#SonyAlpha #MeadowPipit

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

Capturing Birds in Flight (BIF) is always a thrill. The AI-tracking on the Sony A7RV locks onto the Western Marsh Harrier instantly, which is crucial when shooting at 800mm. Getting that eye-tack sharp makes all the difference. Sony A7RV | 800mm | BIF
#SonyAlpha #BirdInFlight

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

Stonechat details. The Sony A7RV never ceases to amaze with its sharpness and Eye AF, even when shooting through the branches. 📸🐦
⚙️ Sony A7RV | 800mm - #SonyAlpha #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #Stonechat

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Green heron fishing, using bread as bait

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

How fruit looked before humans

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

🦉🦉🦉 Three's a crowd... or is it a committee? Spot all three short-eared owls hiding in plain sight! Their camouflage is absolutely incredible — those golden eyes are the only thing giving them away. 👀✨
#ShortEaredOwl #BirdPhotography #Wildlife #GoldenHour #Owls #SpotTheBird

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

🦉 Hunting during the golden hour! This short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) glides low over the ground as the setting sun bathes its feathers in warm golden light. Those piercing yellow eyes don't miss a thing... 👀 #ShortEaredOwl #BirdPhotography #Wildlife #GoldenHour #Birds #Owls

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

Golden Hour Geese: An atmospheric portrait.
https://t.co/bTXJS8oRFl via @werkaandemuur
#Geese #CanadaGeese #Birds #Wildlife

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

A Short-eared Owl caught in a perfect beam of light. Nature’s craftsmanship at its finest. #ShortEaredOwl #WildlifePhotography #GoldenHour #Birding #Nature

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

That unmistakable silhouette. 🏹 The Eurasian Curlew is a true icon of the wetlands. Watching that long, curved bill at work never gets old.
#curlew #birdwatchers #nature #wildlife #dutchbirds

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

Finally caught him on camera: the Smew! ❄️ This male almost seems to glow against the cold water. One of the most stunning winter visitors we get to welcome here.
#birding #wildlifephotography #smew #winterbirds #nature

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

Eyes on the horizon, feet in the gravel. Love the contrast between that plumage and those bright orange legs. ✨📸
#birdwatching #wildlife #nature #ruddyturnstone #birdphotography

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

A true winter specialty: the Purple Sandpiper. ❄️ This northern guest feels right at home on the wet, rocky blocks of the dam. #PurpleSandpiper #WinterBirds #WildlifePhotography #Brouwersdam

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

The Common Redshank, also known as the 'warden of the marsh'. 🚨 Always alert and unmistakable with its bright red legs. #Redshank #Waders #Brouwersdam #birdwatching

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

The cheeky Ruddy Turnstone hunting for snacks among the mussels. 🐚 Those bright orange legs always provide such a great contrast!
#Turnstone #Birding #NaturePhotography #Zeeland

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

The "punky" Red-breasted Merganser with its piercing red eyes. 🌊 Always an impressive sight on the water.
#Brouwersdam #BirdPhotography #Wildlife #Zeeland #Nature

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

This cute little robin balances like an acrobat on barbed wire, with an orange glow that steals the show. 🐦☀️ #Robin #NatureWonder #BirdWatching

[𝓓𝓪𝓪𝓷 𝓢𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𓁿 @SittersDaan]

Look what a boss! This kingfisher is perched here like a king on his rock, with a fresh fish as his trophy. 🌊🐟✨ #Kingfisher #NatureWonder #BirdWatching