Winter brings change to the North Sea. Many summer residents fly south and arctic breeders take their place. Some species that breed in the northern part of the North Sea, can now be found in the southern regions. These migrations are part of the East Atlantic Flyway.
Eiders in a hailstorm on the Wadden Sea near Texel, the NetherlandsWesterheversand, GermanyShorelark in nature reserve Zwin, BelgiumSnow buntings, Westerheversand, GermanyKnot, Mokbaai, Texel, the NetherlandsGreat Northern Loon in winter plumage at the breakwater at the entrance of the Noordzeekanaal, IJmuiden, the NetherlandsStrong winds over the beach near Petten on the Dutch coastWhooper Swans, Beltringharder Koog, GermanyNature reserve Duinen van Texel, the Netherlands
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