Perhaps our country's best-known bird. The robin.
With its striking orange-red breast and melodious song, it certainly stands out nicely. Whether in the back garden, the local park or a forest, the robin can be found everywhere.
I came across this one in the Kralingse Bos in Rotterdam. With the green background, its beautiful colour stands out even more.
Nature in the Netherlands is beautiful and photographing birds, in particular, has made me realise this more and more. It has made me look with different eyes at the diversity of fauna in the Netherlands. And partly because of this, I was able to (re)discover the many species our country has to offer. It has opened up a new world for me.
This picture deserves a place on the wall of someone with a soft spot for birds, nature or who just likes this picture. Who knows, maybe this photo will spark more interest in Dutch nature.
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