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Wildlife Locations

2 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Edotopia Nature Reserve

Edotopia Nature Reserve

Edotopia Nature Reserve, is a small, privately-owned area of land that has been rewilded by the Dutch biologist Edo van Uchelen. After acquiring the land in 1999, Edo completely relandscaped it, adding ponds, planting hedges and creating hibernacula for reptiles. Today it provides refuge to a wealth of species. Find Out More

  • Where: Drenthe, north-east Netherlands
  • Ideal for viewing: polecat, pine marten, badger, beech marten
  • Excellent for: Wildlife photography

Zuidhorn

Zuidhorn

Johan Smit Park in Zuidhorn is large and wooded, with highland cattle wandering through it. The area of Middag-Humsterland near Zuidhorn is known for its ‘wierden’, man-made dwelling mounds dating back to 500BC or earlier. This region is one of the National Landscapes of the Netherlands. Find Out More

  • Where: North-eastern Netherlands
  • Ideal for viewing: bluethroat, white-tailed eagle, Montagu’s harrier, black-tailed godwit, bearded tit
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching ,

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Wildlife trips

The coast and polders of the north Netherlands coast come alive in late summer with migrating waders and other birdlife – this region is of international importance for many species and a must for the keen birder.

3 recommended trips. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Polecats, Martens, Badgers & Bird Photography

This expert-led small group trip, limited to just four participants, takes you to a small private nature reserve in rural Netherlands, where from a professionally-designed hide it's possible to photograph four species of mustelid by night, including polecat, beech and pine marten, and a variety of woodland birds by day. Find out more about Polecats, Martens, Badgers & Bird Photography

  • Price (inc. flights): 3 days from £1,425
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    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
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Holland’s Summer Birding

Join us for a summer break in one of Europe’s best destinations for waders, led by expert Martijn Bot. Great numbers of birds, of a superb variety of species, visit the reserves along the north Netherlands coast in summer, as an essential stopover during their southward migration. Find out more about Holland’s Summer Birding

  • Price (inc. flights): 5 days from £1,495
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
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Holland’s Winter Birding

Our tour to the best birdwatching locations in the Netherlands provides a gentle introduction to the fantastic bird diversity and spectacles that can enjoyed in this region during the winter. From our base at a cosy and atmospheric hotel, we enjoy exploration of the coast and local forests. Find out more about Holland’s Winter Birding

  • Price (inc. flights): 5 days from £1,655
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
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When to go

The Netherlands offer excellent year-round birding, though they are perhaps best visited for waders in late summer, and geese and other waterfowl in winter.

Seasons

  • Winter

    Nov to Feb: Winter is cold in the Netherlands, bringing large flocks of geese to wetlands and coast.
  • Spring

    Mar to May: With the arrival of spring, leaves and flowers burst, temperatures rise and migrant birds return.
  • Summer

    Jun to Aug: The warmth and long days of summer in the Netherlands mean breeding time for birds and insects.
  • Autumn

    Sep to Oct: As days grow shorter and temperatures drop, huge flocks of birds migrate along the Netherlands coast.

Wildlife events

  • Aug to Oct: Wader migration along the coast