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Eremophila alpestris
Pictures: Teus Luijendijk
Horned Larks winter in The Netherlands in small groups, only occasionally larger than 100 birds. They often return to the same spots every year. Popular localities have been (and still are) e.g., Maasvlakte, Slufter (Texel) & Kennemerstrand (IJmuiden). Only rarely are they seen further inland.
Another popular site is the so-called autostrand near Oostvoorne, close to the Maasvlakte. Here they can be found throughout the winter, foraging in a quiet part of the beach, sometimes associated with Lapland Longspurs Calcarius lapponicus, or, as on two occasions during December 2000, Little Buntings Emberiza pusilla. No such nice associating buntings when I was there, but I managed to make some video shots, despite a strong SW-breeze.
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Horned Lark - Strandleeuwerik Eremophila alpestris videograbs (± 260x), contrast slightly enhanced. | |
Copyright ©Teus Luijendijk 2001
