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Headshot of a Red Fox staring at the camera.

On a misty morning I went into the polder hoping for a beautiful sunrise.
And what a sunrise it was: when the sun broke through the mist it covered...More

This one was obviously waiting for its friends or family :)

A face on closeup headshot of a young Ox. Possibly an Aberdeen Angus.

The snow owl lives in the arctic regions. The feathered feet add to the isolation.
Owls cannot turn their eyes, so they always need to turn their...More

Closeup of a small mushroom at the moss-covered forest of Heeswijk during autumn.

He was definately protecting his herd and kept a close eye on me ;)

Two cute lambs.

Maiden Pink (Dianthus Deltoides)

Red Fox having a small snack.

A male Red Deer stands in the forest calling out his superiority.

Red Fox lying down in the grass.

The sunbittern is found in the Amazon and Orinoco basins and in Central America.
It is unmistakable and so unique that it is placed in its own family....More

Grey-necked Wood Rail (Aramides cajanea).

(picture taken at the papagaaienpark Velhoven)

Red slug (Arion Rufus) on Sulphur Tuft (Hypholoma Fasciculare)

European honey bee (Apis mellifera)

Prized as an ingredient in various foods, B. edulis is an edible mushroom held in high regard in many cuisines, and is commonly prepared and eaten in...More

Carrion Crow (Corvus Corone)

This Cross Orbweaver is waiting for prey in the center of it's web. You can clearly see his legs are holding firm all the wires to sense for vibration.

Because they are very common I think the beauty of these birds is underestimated. Just look at the shiny 'metallic' green on the male or the...More

A herd of red deer (Cervus elaphus) on the run in the warm morning light. In this picture three (young) bucks with some hinds.

Gold tegus live in the tropical forests of northern and central South America.

(picture taken at animal park De Oliemeulen)

The name "earwig" comes from the rumor that these insects crawl into human ears and enter the brain, but this is false. However, there have...More

Great macro shot of three hoverflies together feasting on a beautiful flower.