Schiermonnikoog National Park
Facts and practical information
Schiermonnikoog National Park is a national park in the Dutch province of Friesland. It was founded in 1989. It covers about 72 km2, the majority of the island Schiermonnikoog. ()
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Wildlife
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Red knot
The red knot is a medium-sized shorebird native to the tundra regions of Canada, Europe, and Russia. A member of the Calidris sandpiper family, this bird comprises six recognized subspecies. Its diet varies seasonally: during breeding, it primarily consumes arthropods...
Birds
European herring gull
The European herring gull is a large and widely distributed bird found throughout Northern, Western, Central, and Eastern Europe, as well as in Scandinavia and the Baltic states. These gulls have a diverse diet that includes fish, crustaceans, carrion, and even some...
Birds
Bar-tailed godwit
The bar-tailed godwit is an intriguing large wader bird, easily identified by its striking red breeding plumage, long legs, and distinctive upturned bill. Belonging to the Scolopacidae family, these birds thrive on bristle-worms and shellfish found in coastal mudflats...
Birds
Hen harrier
The hen harrier is a captivating bird of prey belonging to the genus Circus, with its scientific name "cyaneus" translating to "dark-blue" in Latin. There's some debate among experts about whether the northern harrier and the hen harrier are distinct species or merely...
Birds
Harbor seal
Harbor seals, also known as common seals, are a species of true seals that flourish along the temperate and Arctic coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere. These seals are commonly found in the coastal waters of the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as the...
Mammals
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