You don’t have to travel far for a remarkable wildlife experience. National Park De Alde Feanen is home to an impressive selection of animals that together form the park’s very own “Big Five.” Head out and discover these iconic inhabitants in their natural environment.
During a walk, bike ride or boat trip, you might come face to face with one of these special species if you are lucky. Look around carefully, listen to the sounds of nature and let yourself be surprised by the rich wildlife of De Alde Feanen. Perhaps you will spot one — or even several — of the Big Five.
This enormous bird of prey has been breeding on the edge of National Park De Alde Feanen for several years. Do you see ducks and geese suddenly taking flight in panic? There’s a good chance the white-tailed eagle is nearby.
The roe deer is the largest mammal living in De Alde Feanen. During the day it often hides in vegetation, but it can regularly be seen in the grasslands, especially in the early morning and evening.
This rare heron-like bird mainly hides in the reed beds. It feeds on fish, mice and large insects.
The cormorant can be seen throughout the year in this area and mainly hunts fish underwater.
The white stork is a striking bird that is hard to miss and can be seen throughout and around De Alde Feanen.
Photo: Marcel van Kammen
