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Different departures might have different ways of travelling - it will either be taking the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Rotterdam OR meeting in Folkstone and driving via the Eurotunnel. The Eurostar is the more expensive option. Please contact us to double check which departure date is which method. 

On this short break we will go in search of wintering geese, ducks and other birdlife. Focusing on two main localities, and with key birding sites linked by an impressive network of roads and motorways, it is possible to see a great deal within a couple of days in a variety of habitats. We begin in Zeeland, where we’ll be hoping to see large flocks of geese (including a few rarities!) as well as raptors. We will cross to the island of Schouwen-Duiveland - one of the top winter birding spots in Holland - where we will be hoping to see large rafts of Red-throated Diver, Red-necked and Black-necked Grebes, Long-tailed Duck, Eider, Common Scoter, Greater Scaup and Red-breasted Merganser. Huge numbers of duck winter in the open water and reedbeds of Flevoland including Greylag, Bean and White-fronted Geese. We’ll also explore the surrounding woodland in search of species such as Long-eared Owl and Hawfinch. Lastly we’ll visit Friesland where further vast flocks of geese and duck await, and at IJsselmeer vast flocks of Smew, Scaup, Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck and Goosander are to be found at this time of year.

 

  • Flocks of Tundra Bean, White-fronted, Greylag, Barnacle & Brent Geese, Zeeland
  • Look for rarities such as Snow, Lesser White-fronted & Red-breasted Geese
  • Bittern plus raptors such as Hen & Marsh Harriers plus Peregrine
  • Dunlin, Ruff, Curlew, Sanderling, Grey Plover, Knot, Oystercatcher & Bar-tailed Godwit
  • Vast numbers of duck, IJsselmeerdyke
  • Goshawk, Short-toed Treecreeper, Crested Tit, Black Woodpecker & Bearded Reedling possible
  • Raptors may include Rough-legged Buzzard & White-tailed Eagle
  • Pink-footed Goose plus Bewick's, Whooper & Mute Swans, Friesland
  • Led by expert naturalist guide
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The Netherlands

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Although the Netherlands has a higher population density than any other European country, an impressively large part of its area has been set aside as nature reserves. These protected areas consist mainly of polders, mudflats, marshes, reed-beds and sand dunes and are home to a large number of wintering birds. An excellent network of roads and motorways makes it possible to explore many of these superlative birding sites within a couple of days and, during this long weekend, we will concentrate mainly on the Zeeland and Flevo areas.

Zeeland hit the world headlines in February 1953 when many of the dykes collapsed and large parts of the low-lying islands were flooded, causing great loss of life. To ensure that a disaster on this huge scale would never happen again the Dutch planned the Delta-works. This is the largest construction of its kind in the world, connecting the islands and islets of southern Holland with large dams which have resulted in the formation of many large saline and brackish lakes, attracting up to half a million birds in winter! To the north lies Flevoland, the second focus of our attention. These polders were only formed about 40 years ago by draining part of the IJsselmeer and are now considered to be among Europe’s
finest wetlands.

Beginning in Zeeland, we will search the extensive farm and grasslands of Goeree for geese and ducks. Every winter large numbers of geese can be found feeding here; Tundra Bean, White-fronted, Greylag, Barnacle and Brent form the largest flocks through which we will search for such rarities as Snow, Lesser White-fronted and Red-breasted Goose, which are all regularly recorded. The marshy areas conceal Bitterns and are patrolled by Hen and Marsh Harriers, and Peregrine Falcons. Flocks of Dunlin, Ruff, Curlew and Bar-tailed Godwit can be found on the muddy shores of the large inland seas, and seals are often seen basking on the mudflats.
 
We will cross to the island of Schouwen Duiveland via the seven-kilometre-long Brouwersdam. This is one of the top birding spots in Holland in winter. On the seaward side large rafts of Red-throated Divers, Red-necked and Black-necked Grebes, Long-tailed Duck, Eider, Common Scoter, Scaup and Red-breasted Merganser are usually to be found bobbing in the waves. The small sandy beaches along the dam, provide feeding for Sanderling, Grey Plover, Knot and Oystercatchers.

Three large polders form the area of Flevoland, all of them reclaimed from the IJsselmeer. Here we will visit the famous marshland reserve of Oostvaardersplassen. Although difficult to cover due to its large size (70 square kilometres) we will search the open water and the extensive reed-beds from the IJsselmeerdyke or from one of the many hides that overlook this large wetland. Depending on the water level, vast numbers of duck are usually present. Rough-legged Buzzards often hover overhead and the surrounding meadows are grazed by numbers of Whooper Swans, Greylag, Bean and White-fronted Geese. Roe and Red Deer can also be seen feeding here in the early morning or late afternoon. The surrounding woodlands provide a contrast in habitat and may enable us to add Hawfinch, Goshawk, Short-toed Tree-creeper and Long-eared Owl to our weekend bird list.

Next we will check the Lepelaarsplassen Reserve. This large, reed-fringed lake is home to huge numbers of duck and is often the best spot in Holland to see over-wintering White-tailed Sea Eagles, causing panic among the wildfowl as they soar over the water. In the broad reed-bed fringes, Bearded Reedlings announce their presence with distinctive ‘pinging’ calls. Friesland, just to the north of Flevoland, is a major wintering area for geese and swans; Tundra Bean Goose, Pink-footed Goose, White-fronted and Barnacle Geese are present in large numbers, and  Bewick’s, Whooper and Mute Swans often feed here side by side. The nearby IJsselmeer is favoured by vast flocks of Smew, Scaup, Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck and Goosander.

On the last day we will visit a delightful mixed woodland where we hope to see Hawfinch, Crested Tit, Nuthatch, Firecrest and the impressive Black Woodpecker to conclude this varied and entertaining trip.

Different departures might have different ways of travelling - it will either be taking the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Rotterdam OR meeting in Folkstone and driving via the Eurotunnel. The Eurostar is the more expensive option. Please contact us to double check which departure date is which method. 

 

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Birds

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At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!

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A Naturetrek Tailormade holiday allows you, with the benefit of our wildlife travel expertise and destination experience, to enjoy the perfect private wildlife holiday – one that truly matches your requirements, expectations and ambitions. We will ensure the most competitive prices, superb naturalist guides and seamless ground services.

Some of the benefits of Naturetrek Tailormade travel include:
• A bespoke itinerary which is crafted by experts and designed specifically for you
• Private guiding by the very best local naturalists 
• Travel with people you know, at your own pace
• Incorporate as much culture, history or relaxation time as you wish
• Choose dates to suit you
• Select your preferred style of accommodation
• Travel with families and children of any age

Furthermore, our Tailormade team are always on hand to help and guide you along the way, with friendly advice, first-hand knowledge and inside information specific to your destination of choice. So if you have any queries about your holiday, we will be delighted to answer them. Please just give us a call!

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For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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The Netherlands in Winter

Tour Code: NLD01

A 5-day holiday to the Netherlands, focusing on two localities, in search of wildfowl, raptors and other wintering birds.

£1,150

Flight Inclusive

£1,150

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

144kg CO2e

With International Flights

144.1kg CO2e

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What does this mean?

Highlights

  • Flocks of Tundra Bean, White-fronted, Greylag, Barnacle & Brent Geese, Zeeland
  • Look for rarities such as Snow, Lesser White-fronted & Red-breasted Geese
  • Bittern plus raptors such as Hen & Marsh Harriers plus Peregrine
  • Dunlin, Ruff, Curlew, Sanderling, Grey Plover, Knot, Oystercatcher & Bar-tailed Godwit
  • Vast numbers of duck, IJsselmeerdyke
  • Goshawk, Short-toed Treecreeper, Crested Tit, Black Woodpecker & Bearded Reedling possible
  • Raptors may include Rough-legged Buzzard & White-tailed Eagle
  • Pink-footed Goose plus Bewick's, Whooper & Mute Swans, Friesland
  • Led by expert naturalist guide

Summary

Although the Netherlands has a higher population density than any other European country, an impressively large part of its area has been set aside as nature reserves. These protected areas consist mainly of polders, mudflats, marshes, reed-beds and sand dunes and are home to a large number of wintering birds. An excellent network of roads and motorways makes it possible to explore many of these superlative birding sites within a couple of days and, during this long weekend, we will concentrate mainly on the Zeeland and Flevo areas.

Zeeland hit the world headlines in February 1953 when many of the dykes collapsed and large parts of the low-lying islands were flooded, causing great loss of life. To ensure that a disaster on this huge scale would never happen again the Dutch planned the Delta-works. This is the largest construction of its kind in the world, connecting the islands and islets of southern Holland with large dams which have resulted in the formation of many large saline and brackish lakes, attracting up to half a million birds in winter! To the north lies Flevoland, the second focus of our attention. These polders were only formed about 40 years ago by draining part of the IJsselmeer and are now considered to be among Europe’s finest wetlands.

Beginning in Zeeland, we will search the extensive farm and grasslands of Goeree for geese and ducks. Every winter large numbers of geese can be found feeding here; Tundra Bean, White-fronted, Greylag, Barnacle and Brent form the largest flocks through which we will search for such rarities as Snow, Lesser White-fronted and Red-breasted Goose, which are all regularly recorded. The marshy areas conceal Bitterns and are patrolled by Hen and Marsh Harriers, and Peregrine Falcons. Flocks of Dunlin, Ruff, Curlew and Bar-tailed Godwit can be found on the muddy shores of the large inland seas, and seals are often seen basking on the mudflats. We will cross to the island of Schouwen Duiveland via the seven-kilometre-long Brouwersdam. This is one of the top birding spots in Holland in winter. On the seaward side large rafts of Red-throated Divers, Red-necked and Black-necked Grebes, Long-tailed Duck, Eider, Common Scoter, Scaup and Red-breasted Merganser are usually to be found bobbing in the waves. The small sandy beaches along the dam, provide feeding for Sanderling, Grey Plover, Knot and Oystercatchers.

Three large polders form the area of Flevoland, all of them reclaimed from the IJsselmeer. Here we will visit the famous marshland reserve of Oostvaardersplassen. Although difficult to cover due to its large size (70 square kilometres) we will search the open water and the extensive reed-beds from the IJsselmeerdyke or from one of the many hides that overlook this large wetland. Depending on the water level, vast numbers of duck are usually present. Rough-legged Buzzards often hover overhead and the surrounding meadows are grazed by numbers of Whooper Swans, Greylag, Bean and White-fronted Geese. Roe and Red Deer can also be seen feeding here in the early morning or late afternoon. The surrounding woodlands provide a contrast in habitat and may enable us to add Hawfinch, Goshawk, Short-toed Tree-creeper and Long-eared Owl to our weekend bird list.

Next we will check the Lepelaarsplassen Reserve. This large, reed-fringed lake is home to huge numbers of duck and is often the best spot in Holland to see over-wintering White-tailed Sea Eagles, causing panic among the wildfowl as they soar over the water. In the broad reed-bed fringes, Bearded Reedlings announce their presence with distinctive ‘pinging’ calls. Friesland, just to the north of Flevoland, is a major wintering area for geese and swans; Tundra Bean Goose, Pink-footed Goose, White-fronted and Barnacle Geese are present in large numbers, and  Bewick’s, Whooper and Mute Swans often feed here side by side. The nearby IJsselmeer is favoured by vast flocks of Smew, Scaup, Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck and Goosander.

On the last day we will visit a delightful mixed woodland where we hope to see Hawfinch, Crested Tit, Nuthatch, Firecrest and the impressive Black Woodpecker to conclude this varied and entertaining trip.

Different departures might have different ways of travelling - it will either be taking the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Rotterdam OR meeting in Folkstone and driving via the Eurotunnel. The Eurostar is the more expensive option. Please contact us to double check which departure date is which method. 

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Eurostar from London St Pancras to Rotterdam or Eurotunnel from Folkstone to Calais and drive
Day
2
Zeeland.
Days
3 - 4
Flevopolders.
Day
5
Eurostar from Rotterdam to London St Pancras.or drive to Calais and Eurotunnel to Folkstone
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What's Included?

Food

All included in the price, except for meals required on train journeys.

Accommodation

Comfortable tourist hotels with private facilities.

Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£1,350

Land Only

£1,195

Single Supplement

£180

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader
Matt Collis
Matt Collis
Born and raised in his beloved Devon, Matt is an ecologist and naturalist with a special interest in birds and protected UK mammals including Hazel Dormice and Otter.
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Flight Inclusive

£1,150

Land Only

£1,150

Single Supplement

£180

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader
Tom Brereton
Tom Brereton
Tom has had a lifelong passion for all forms of natural history, and a varied career in wildlife research and nature conservation spanning the last 15 years.
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2028

Flight Inclusive

£1,395

Land Only

£1,250

Single Supplement

£195

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Flight Inclusive

£1,195

Land Only

£1,195

Single Supplement

£195

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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