The Spoonbill in a Troubled World (in Dutch)

Program Autumn edition 2025

The nature documentary De Lepelaar in een Roerige Wereld (The Spoonbill in a Troubled World) by filmmaker Hilco Jansma follows the remarkable comeback of the spoonbill in the Netherlands. Once almost extinct, these iconic birds are now breeding again in areas from Zeeland to Groningen. Using advanced scientific techniques, their annual migration is followed, from the Wadden Sea via Southern Europe to the coasts of West Africa. The film not only highlights the impressive migration of these birds, but also the challenges they face along the way, such as climate change and habitat loss. Through the lens of the spoonbill, the documentary tells the broader story of nature conservation and the crucial role of international cooperation.

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