By Rense / February 28, 2026

2026 February Gallery

📸✨ Welcome to the February edition of photo magic!

February is that awkward month where winter isn’t quite done but spring is already clearing its throat 🌿 — and the wildlife was clearly feeling it too. Songbirds quietly returned to familiar spots, woodland paths gave up some surprisingly patient subjects, and the light? Just a tiny bit warmer. Finally. ☀️

No drama, no showing off. Just small, beautiful moments from the Dutch countryside — and honestly, sometimes that’s exactly enough. 📷

Venezuelan fine art print of a warning sign in a grassy field with green lettering and red border, indicating a wild nature reserve, captured in natural lighting and sharp focus.

A small crested tit perched on a pine tree branch, surrounded by green needles and a pale sky, capturing a natural moment in wildlife photography. — whats-happening-down-there.jpg

A small bird perched on a moss-covered tree branch with intricate twigs and lichen. — a-mouth-full.jpg

A small bird perched on the pine needles of a tall tree against a light blue sky background. — above-everything.jpg

A black and white photo of a bird perched on pine tree branches with spiky pine needles, capturing a moment of nature's beauty and serenity. — action-in-black-and-white.jpg

Tiny mushroom growing amidst moss and grass in a natural forest floor setting, capturing the beauty of woodland fungi and vibrant greenery. — alone-in-the-field.jpg

Two ducks swimming on calm blue water with gentle ripples, captured in a serene outdoor environment. — common-goldeneye.jpg

A cormorant bird swimming in calm ocean waters near a rocky, algae-covered shoreline during daylight. — cormorant-at-work.jpg

Sharp-eyed common goldeney floating on calm ocean surface, capturing a serene aquatic scene for nature and wildlife photography enthusiasts. — family-common-goldeney.jpg

Two female crested ducks swimming near reeds on a calm blue water surface during daylight. — female-crested-ducks.jpg

A majestic bird of prey flying over a lush green field with yellow flowers during daytime. — gliding-over-the-fields.jpg

A vibrant great shrike perched on a tree with twisting branches and lush green foliage, capturing a peaceful moment in nature. — great-shrik-in-the-distance.jpg

7 oystercatchers flying just above the ocean waves, showcasing their black and white plumage and orange beaks in a vibrant coastal scene. — in-formation.jpg

A crested tit perched on a moss-covered tree branch with intricate twig details, captured in a natural forest setting. — is-it-safe.jpg

A peaceful landscape capturing a lone tree atop rolling hills under a cloudy sky, showcasing natural beauty and serene outdoor moments. — landscape-near-the-royal-domains.jpg

Orange mushroom growing on fallen tree in a forest setting. — looks-like-a-cookie.jpg

A small sandpiper bird standing on a moss-covered rock at the seaside, with foamy waves in the background. — looks-like-it-needs-to-wake-up.jpg

A small bird perched on a branch of a mature tree surrounded by green pine foliage, highlighting nature photography and outdoor wildlife scenes. — majestic-great-shrike.jpg

Small marsh tit perched on moss-covered tree branch amidst bare twigs and fallen leaves in a natural woodland setting. — marsh-tit.jpg

A fallen tree log in the forest covered with small white and black fungi, surrounded by fallen leaves and natural woodland setting. — old-tree-trunk.jpg

Vibrant redshank perched on sea rocks covered with seaweed and algae, capturing a serene moment by the shoreline during daylight. — redshank-calling.jpg

Redshank wading in tidal pool with reflection on beach, surrounded by rocks and seaweed, capturing a peaceful seaside moment. — redshank-looking-in-the-mirror.jpg

Venezuelan fine art print of a warning sign in a grassy field with green lettering and red border, indicating a wild nature reserve, captured in natural lighting and sharp focus. — royal-domain.jpg

A shorebird standing on wet sand by the ocean with crashing waves in the background, capturing natural coastal wildlife moments. — some-yoga-in-the-morning.jpg

A bird soaring above a lush green field during daytime, capturing a moment of nature's beauty. — something-to-eat-down-below.jpg

Mushrooms growing on a decayed tree trunk in a forest, showcasing natural fungi in their habitat for outdoor photography and nature exploration. — sulfer-tufts.jpg

Small bird standing on a tidal mudflat covered with green algae and seaweed at sunrise or sunset. — sweet-little-thing.jpg

Colorful shorebird perched on a moss-covered rock at the seaside during low tide, capturing a tranquil moment in nature. — time-to-wash-up.jpg

Vibrant fireworks illuminate the sky at sunset with birds, a dog, a cat, and outdoor gear, symbolizing celebration and adventure for welcoming 2026. — welcome-2026.jpg

Small bird perched on pine tree branch with green needle-like leaves against a light sky background. — what-do-i-see-over-there.jpg

2026 February Gallery Quietly warming up — in every sense.

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For now — take care! 😊