I had the usual family-trip to the Netherlands in July, that means a few weeks on the island og Schiermonnikoog with some birding on the mainland with my brother and some friends as well. I tried for the Spectacled Eider on Texel, but that one was not present, at least we didn't find it. Lots of birds there though with thousands of Eiders, many Sandwich Terns, Little terns and waders...
Otherwise the usual suspects with loads of waders and egrets. Worth mentioning is a Zitting Cisticola that was found near Groningen. Distant bird, but nice anyhow.
Further I rediscovered butterflying. I went with a friend to the Weerribben and other nice spots in the north. We saw and photographed quite a lot of species. See below...
But it was sadness that predominated feelings. Our dog Hickman became ill. He was suffering too much. We have set him free on the eternal playing grounds as we came home. I'll miss you, my good friend💔
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