Black-tailed Godwit (Grutto): Bar-tailed Godwit) (Rosse Grutto): Redshrank (Tureleluur): Snipe (Watersnip):

Hoopoe (Hop): Perfect example of an onomatopeia. Its sound “opoo” can be heard at very large distances. Digs up large insects. Occasionally not very shy. […]

Magpie (Ekster): Clever, rather shy bird, common in Holland. Builds extremely large nest of branches in top of high tree. Predates juveniles of smaller species […]