The Return of the White-Tailed Eagle to Belgium
After five centuries of absence, it’s putting down roots!
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Merlin Bird ID app: An Easy Way to Identify Bird Song
A brilliant app to help you identify birds while walking outdoors in Belgium or elsewhere
Spoonbills nest at De Zegge nature reserve for first time
Great news for Belgian biodiversity as spoonbills start breeding inland
Where to see the amazing Peregrine Falcons of Brussels
At least 12 pairs of Peregrine Falcons are now nesting in Brussels! Here’s where and how to see them.
Experience the wacky European Gull Screeching Championship
The 2024 European Gull Screeching Championship in De Panne. Turn up the volume!
White-tailed eagles breed in Belgium for first time
A pair of white-tailed eagles is breeding in De Blankaart nature reserve in Woumen: a first for Belgium
White storks on the rise in Belgium is good news
The breeding population of storks in Belgium has been steadily increasing, with a record-breaking number of breeding pairs in 2023.
How to make a wildlife garden in 4 months
Some basic suggestions for how to make a wildlife garden in just 4 months, with some photos of the new residents.
Belgium’s first two cranes learn to fly
An update on the first pair of Common Cranes ever to nest in Belgium.
Rare hoopoe breeds successfully in Limburg
A pair of hoopoes has successfully nested in Limburg, Belgium, raising hopes that this spectacular bird will nest regularly in Belgium.
Enjoy the Wildlife at the Erps-Kwerps Vijvers
Hidden away but visible from passing trains, the Erps-Kwerps Vijvers reveal a wealth of nature to the patient observer.
Relax and Listen to the Sounds of nature
Listening to the sounds of nature can help counteract stress and anxiety. They may be particularly helpful during the current coronavirus crisis.
How to Start Watching Garden Birds in Practice
The first of a new series of nature projects for adults and children to do at home during the coronavirus lockdown.
12 Ways to Make a Country Walk Fun for Children
12 Ideas to turn a Boring Country Walk into a Fun one for children
Tips to Feed Your Garden Birds in the Winter
Feeding birds in your garden or on your balcony in the winter is important – and fun.
The flax fields Of Belgium: A walk around Bossut-Gottechain
Flax fields in bloom on a rural trail