De Braakman is a nature reserve around an old creek in Zeeland Flanders. It is a large and varied area, where in addition to birds you can also see many butterflies.
Sycamore
Gewone esdoorn
Acer pseudoplatanus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F4.5, ISO 10000, distance 11.7 m
The photo shows a Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus). It is a plant in the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Driewegen, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 07:04 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Purple emperor
Grote weerschijnvlinder
Apatura iris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 800, distance 3.62 m
The photo shows a Purple emperor (Apatura iris). It is a insect in the order Lepidoptera and the family Nymphalidae apaturinae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 08:33 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Meadow brown
Bruin zandoogje
Maniola jurtina
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 1250, distance 2.47 m
The photo shows a Meadow brown (Maniola jurtina). It is a insect in the order Lepidoptera and the family Nymphalidae satyrinae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 09:03 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Common whitethroat (juv.)
Grasmus
Sylvia communis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 500, distance 20.1 m
The photo shows a Common whitethroat (Sylvia communis). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sylviidae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 09:06 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Holly blue
Boomblauwtje
Celastrina argiolus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 320, distance 2.29 m
The photo shows a Holly blue (Celastrina argiolus). It is a insect in the order Lepidoptera and the family Lycaenidae polyommatinae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 09:11 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Chicory
Cichorium intybus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 2.60 m
The photo shows a Chicory (Cichorium intybus). It is a plant in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 09:12 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Cabbage white
Klein koolwitje
Pieris rapae
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 3.18 m
The photo shows a Cabbage white (Pieris rapae). It is a insect in the order Lepidoptera and the family Pieridae pierinae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 09:16 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Common red soldier beetle
Gele weekkever
Rhagonycha fulva
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1250, distance 1.645 m
The photo shows a Common red soldier beetle (Rhagonycha fulva). It is a insect in the order Coleoptera and the family Cantharidae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 09:20 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Mustard white
Klein geaderd witje
Pieris napi
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 2.67 m
The photo shows a Mustard white (Pieris napi). It is a insect in the order Lepidoptera and the family Pieridae pierinae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 09:22 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Sand martin
Oeverzwaluw
Riparia riparia
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 85.7 m
The photo shows a Sand martin (Riparia riparia). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 09:26 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Common toad
Gewone pad
Bufo bufo
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 640, distance 1.83 m
Tufted vetch
Vogelwikke
Vicia cracca
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 2.60 m
The photo shows a Tufted vetch (Vicia cracca). It is a plant in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 10:03 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Common selfheal
Gewone brunel
Prunella vulgaris
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1600, distance 2.10 m
The photo shows a Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris). It is a plant in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 10:10 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Tufted duck
Kuifeend
Aythya fuligula
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 800, distance 72.8 m
The photo shows a Tufted duck (Aythya fuligula). It is a bird in the order Anseriformes and the family Anatidae. The photo was taken at De Braakman (Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands) at 10:13 on Saturday June 27, 2026.
Protected species
Exact location and time are withheld to protect these species.
Pyramidal orchid
Hondskruid
Anacamptis pyramidalis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F4.5, ISO 3200, distance 3.10 m
The photo shows a Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Biervliet, Zeeland, Netherlands on Saturday June 27, 2026.