drifting sand area Loonse en Drunense Duinen Netherlands 1026 am 250404_1067

Heath landscape / drifting sand dunes on a spring morning in ‘National Park Loonse and Drunense Duinen’ part of ‘Van Gogh Nationaal Park’ in the Netherlands. Birds close sometimes. Two distant hikers chatting. City/traffic hum far.

Photo Description – Loonse en Drunense Duinen, April 2025
This image captures a serene springtime. In the foreground, dry heathland stretches across the terrain, its muted brown and purple hues typical of early spring before full bloom.
Beyond the heath lies a vast expanse of drifting sand dunes, one of the largest inland sand drift areas in Western Europe. These open sandy plains are a hallmark of the park’s unique landscape, shaped by centuries of grazing and wind erosion.
Scattered trees, including tall pines and birches, punctuate the horizon, leading into a dense forest in the background.
The clear blue sky overhead adds a sense of openness and tranquility to the scene. A hiker with a dog can be seen in the distance, emphasizing the park’s popularity for walking and nature exploration.
The Loonse en Drunense Duinen is known for its striking contrasts: dry sand dunes, heathlands, and lush forests coexist in a dynamic ecosystem that supports rare flora and fauna. This photo beautifully illustrates that diversity — a snapshot of nature in transition, where wind, sand, and vegetation meet.

Birds detected by Merlin Bird ID app (ver. 3.7.2 (256 – 2025)
#0:10 #0:21 #0:27 #0:41#0:48 #0:58 #1;17 #1:44 #1:47 #1:55 #2:14 #2:17 #2:30 #2:42 #2:53 Common Chaffinch
#2:11 #2:22 #2:32 #2:55 Carrion Crow
#0:06 #0:50 #1:01 #1:11 #1:31 #2:20 #2:23 #2:26 #2:36 #2:45 Song Thrush
#1:02 #1:08 #1:16 #1:37 #1:40 #1:45 #1:51 #1:58 #2:05 #2:09 #2:11 #2:36 #2:46 Eurasian Nuthatch
#1:19 #1:27 #2:07 #2:09 #2:20 #2:35 Eurasian Blue Tit
#0:08 #0:14 #0:21 #0:44 #0:53 #0:57 Woodlark
#0:01 #0:08 #0:13 #0:19 #0:58 Eurasian Skylark

More here today / More in this area of dunes and forest / all recording’s in van Gogh Nationaal Park / More in these drifting sand-dunes

Date/time: April 4 2025, 10:26 am

Weather: 14-16c, sun 100%, sun intensity 422-520 W/m2, wind E 9-13 km/h, 1021 hPa, humidity 44-50%, dew point 4c, visibility 29 km.

Location; heath landscape, National Park Loonse en Drunense Duinen / van Gogh nationaal park, between Waalwijk and Loon op Zand, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (Holland), Europe. GPS 51.65408 5.08539

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