The flamingo is a species you would not easily expect to see in the Netherlands. Yet there is a group that winters every winter at Battenoord in Zeeland. Very occasionally, they are also spotted in other locations such as this one in Zeewolde in early 2024.
The Flamingo mainly eats crustaceans and shrimps, making them easily recognisable by their pink colour.
Also characteristic of the flamingo is the fact that they often stand on one leg.
My name is Merijn Loch. Since a number of years I have discovered travelling, where I have been able to stay in beautiful areas. Because you want to reminisce about your travels I bought a camera to shoot some nice pictures. It soon turned out that I really liked.. Read more…