The habitat & birds….open fields, saltmarsh, mudflats & lagoons on the largest of the Dutch Wadden Islands. Whooper & Bewick’s Swans,Tundra Bean, Barnacle,White-fronted, Dark & Pale-bellied Brent and Black Brant Geese all occur, with Lesser White-fronts regular on the mainland. The shallow Wadden Sea holds large flocks of sea-duck with the mudflats attracting thousands of waders. Extensive saltings attract Rough legged Buzzard, Shore Lark, Snow Bunting and Twite, whilst Goshawk, Peregrine and Merlin are regular, along with roosting Long-eared Owls. Also visiting the excellent Oostvaardersplassen reserve for more geese, sea duck especially Smew and White-tailed Eagle, with rarities regular at this time of year, especially Red-breasted Goose, Glaucous Gull & Waxwing.