Yesterday I walked 18km from Diksmuide to Nieuwpoort just to see these three Glossy Ibis, which are frequenting a nature reserve roughly half-way between the two. It seemed to be a pair with their youngster (the middle bird) and are part of a strange, mid-winter influx of this species at the moment, with lots of them turning up in the UK. The area was really good, containing lots of White-fronted plus a few Pink-footed Geese, as well as Marsh Harrier, Grey Partridge, Golden Plover, Goldfinch, Fieldfare, Redwing and a hunting Sparrowhawk. Best of all, though, was the Long-eared Owl roost I discovered along the bank of the river IJzer, with at least eight owls present. This was a big surprise and only about an hour's walk from Diksmuide, so it's great to have another owl roost I can take people to.
BE #239 (Glossy Ibis)
BRU #116
