The Dutch island Texel in spring...
In the spring of 2006, I had the opportunity of visiting.
Texel is indeed a beautiful island.
A rough north-werstern wind, temperature about 10 degrees, clear views,
total enjoyment!
We were not alone though...
This seagull, very common, doesn't it look fine against the blue sky?
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One of the finest nature reserves in Holland, the Slufter. Here, salt and fresh water are continuesly mixed, resulting in a unique eco-system of plants and animals |
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On the other side of the island, the east coast, there are muddy beaches and shallow salty pools, providing the local birds plenty of food. There I found this beautiful bird, a Yellow Wagtail |
At museum and wildlife centre "Ecomare" on Texel, this young gull awaits....