lake Lithse Ham and river Meuse Netherlands 1215 am 250312_1059

Calm riverside of the river Meuse with the water basin De Lithsche Ham in the background.

about the picture
This tranquil riverside landscape captures the serene beauty of early spring near Lithse Ham and the Maas River in the Netherlands. A large cargo barge, painted in vibrant yellow and blue, glides smoothly across the calm river, adding a dynamic contrast to the peaceful surroundings.
In the foreground, a grassy riverbank with patches of bare soil and a leafless tree hints at the transition from winter to spring. The wide expanse of the river reflects the soft light of a partly cloudy sky, while the distant farmland and tree line stretch across the horizon, evoking the quiet charm of the Dutch countryside.
The scene blends industrial movement with natural stillness, offering a moment of quiet reflection in a region known for its scenic waterways and open landscapes. Across the river, to the left, I see the first houses of Heerewaarden in the province of Gelderland. Opposite me lies a closed-off branch of the river.

Birds detected by Merlin Bird ID app (ver. 3.7.2 (256 – 2025)
Birds detected by BirdNET-Analyser (GUI ver. 2.3.0 Model ver. V2.4)
#0:02 #0:27 #0:42 #1:21 #1:39 #2:24 #2:33 #2:51 #3:00 #3:12 Carrion Crow
#1:28 #1:40 #2:25 #2:59
#0:06 #0:11 #0:19 #0:27 #1:17 Common Buzzard
#1:12 #1:40 #1:43 #2:10 Eurasian Coot
#1:44 #1:55 #2:04 #2:09 #2:13 #2:20 Eurasian Oystercatcher
#0:15 #0:45 Rook
#2:57 Common Chiffchaff (far)
#1:35 #1:44 #1:50 #1:55 #1:59 #2:13 #2:20 Eurasian Oystercatcher
#1:17 #1:25 #1:33 #1:41Eurasian Wren

More tracks today / More around here trough the years

Date/time: March 12 2025, start 12:15 pm

Weather: 6-8 c, clouds 76%, wind WSW 13-16 km/h, 1001 hPa, humidity 78%, dewpoint 4 c, visibility 34 km.

Location; De Lithsche Ham and Maas river, North-Brabant , Netherlands (Holland), Europe. GPS 51.82002 5.41537

Gear chain: Sennheiser mkh30/50 MS, pointed NE 51°, in Rycote cyclone small, windjammer > Sound Devices 302 >Tascam dr-100 Mk2. Decoded Mid-side to STEREO. Noise floor: 34 dBA ( whisper ). Post editing; compressor on and cleaned.

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