Birds

Many people are interested in nature, and birds undoubtedly attract the most attention. They are interesting and colourful animals to observe. You can also keep them as pets. Studying birds in the wild is a relatively easy activity. Anyone who has a garden or a park nearby encounters them every day, consciously or unconsciously. This allows you to learn about bird behaviour without too much effort. People go out, alone or in groups. This is how birdwatching became a hobby for many people. Numerous books and magazines about birds have been published, and new ones are added every year. Many books are embellished with beautiful colour photographs and describe all kinds of bird species and areas in more or less detail. Here is a presentation of birds that I have spotted and photographed myself. More are being added all the time, but the search is becoming increasingly difficult, as I now have to be more specific in order to find bird species that I have not yet photographed. It is not my intention to write a book or reference work, but by adding text to my photos, I learn something new every day. That is why I want to share my knowledge with other birdwatchers and make it accessible by sharing it on the web. The European birds are listed and organised according to their different families. I hope that my work will teach you something about the birds that breed in Europe.

Michel Van Royen