Wisenten in the Kraanvlak between Overveen and Zandvoort, 14 February, 2021

A rare chance, the wisents are near the fence of the Wisentuitkijkpunt.

We got ver lucky, they are just 10-20 m from the fence but I get seconds thought as the herd was disturbed by around 10 spectators standing at the fence.

During the stampede, one of the younger animals was pushed on the ice, an ugly scene. It could have broken a leg.

Restless due to the snow and lack of food. Note the white snouts covered by snow. Picture at about 15:45 h when they crossed the gravel road (Click on picture to enlarge).

Wisent migration between 12:00 h and 16:30 h.

Selfie, crossing the trail. Safely benind the fence and a proper distance, > 50 m.

Crossing the road slowly.

Young bull.

Bison cow with GPS tracker in the bush at the lake. No water, all frozen.

Hiding in the bush near the lake.

Hiding in the bush near the lake.

Hiding in the bush near the lake.

Hiding in the bush near the lake.

Pushed on the ice during the stampede along the lake, too many spectators along the fence.

Stampede.

Stampede.

Also see:

Wisenten: A big game safari in Holland

2013wisenten.htm

January 2013

Wisenten: A big game safari in Holland

2017wisenten.htm

January 2017

Wisenten: A big game safari in Holland (at a distance)

2021wisenten.htm

January 2021

Wisenten: A big game safari in Holland (on the trail)

2021awisenten.htm

January 2021

Wisenten: A big game safari in Holland (snow conditions)

2021bwisenten.htm

February 2021

Wisenten: A big game safari in Holland (off the trail and an angry warden)

2021dwisenten.htm

February 2021

Wisenten: A big game safari in Holland (near the viewpoint)

2021cwisenten.htm

March 2021