Birds

Stone Owl

The little owl is a real little superhero of the countryside! With its compact size and sharp gaze, it goes hunting every night, catching as many as 30 to 60 mice a week. So this winged mouse catcher is not only cute to look at, but also super handy to have around! He loves an environment with old trees and open fields, where he feels perfectly at home. With his playful whistles and cute appearance, the little owl is a beloved resident of our area. So we are glad he has found his home here!

The kestrel

The kestrel is an impressive hunter often seen over fields, where it hangs silently in the air in search of its prey. With its sharp eyes, it catches an average of 20 to 30 mice a week, making it a valuable help in fighting unwanted rodents. He feels at home in open landscapes and meadows, where he scans his surroundings with his characteristic ‘praying. The kestrel has not yet been spotted in the area, but we hope to welcome this hunter soon.

Blue Tit

The blue tit is a cheerful and colorful sight in our area. Its distinctive blue and yellow feathers make it easy to spot, and its acrobatic antics in the trees make it a fun sight to watch. This little songbird is not only beautiful, but also very useful. It feeds on insects and larvae, including aphids and caterpillars, which can be harmful to tomato plants, among others. By searching daily for these tiny critters, the blue tit helps keep gardens, orchards and greenhouses healthy. We are pleased that this active and useful bird has found its home here!

Great Tit

The great tit is a lively and recognizable bird that you often see flitting around gardens and parks. With its black head, white cheeks and yellow and green feathers, it is a striking sight. But this little acrobat is not only beautiful to behold; he is also very useful. In fact, the great tit has a hefty appetite for insects and their larvae, such as caterpillars and aphids, which can otherwise cause damage to plants. By actively hunting daily, it helps keep nature in balance and contributes to a healthy environment. We are glad the great tit has found its place here!

Starling

The starling is a familiar bird often seen in large flocks. Its black feathers, with a subtle purple and green sheen, make it easily recognizable. The starling is an omnivore and feeds on insects such as beetles, flies and caterpillars, among other things, making it useful for controlling insect populations. It also likes to eat berries and fruit, which helps disperse seeds. The starling is a social bird that often congregates in flocks. We are pleased that this practical bird has found its place in our area.

House Swallow

The house martin is a beautiful and useful bird often found around greenhouse areas. With its shiny blue feathers and white belly, it is easy to recognize. This bird helps control flying insects such as mosquitoes and flies, which can be particularly useful in a greenhouse area. Although we have not yet spotted the house martin, we have already put up nest boxes to give them a welcome home. We hope this precaution will attract them and contribute to a healthy balance of insects in the area. We look forward to welcoming house swallows to our neighborhood soon!

Black Redstart

The Black Redstart is a tough, city-dwelling bird with a surprising red-orange tail that lights up brightly in the sun. He loves walls, old buildings and raids insects like nothing else. Its song sounds like a joyful mix of melodies and scraping tones, always making it stand out. With his twitchy tail and quirky charm, he brightens up any place!

Bats

The bat is a fascinating and useful inhabitant of our area. With its unique appearance and echolocation skills, it plays an important role in insect control. Bats hunt flying insects such as mosquitoes and moths at night, making them especially valuable in maintaining a healthy environment. Although we have not yet spotted the bat, we have already hung a bat box to provide a suitable habitat. We hope this will attract them and they will come to explore our area soon. We look forward to welcoming these helpful nocturnal hunters!