Harteman Wildfowl Aviaries
Spread the bird!
Welcome to Harteman Wildfowl Aviaries, a private facility in the Netherlands with a focus on the aviculture and conservation of waterfowl. Harteman Wildfowl contributes to the global knowledge and conservation of the world's ducks, geese and swans by sharing hands-on experience and participating in international ex-situ breeding programmes.
Everyone likes birds. What wild creature is more accessible to our eyes and ears, as close to us and everyone in the world, as universal as a bird?
- Sir David Attenborough
Highlights
Twenty years since internship Sylvan Heights
2025-05-05 13:30
Twenty years since internship Sylvan Heights
This month marks twenty (20!) years since I did my internship at Sylvan Heights Waterfowl - now better known as Sylvan Heights Bird Park. The bird park was nothing more than plans and dreams at the time, but the breeding farm alone made it worth spending six weeks with Mike, Ali, Brent and the Sylvan Heights family. What a great time I had there and what a lot I learned. I am still so grateful...
Reverse the Red
2025-01-29 22:02
Reverse the Red...
...is a global movement that ignites strategic cooperation and action to ensure the survival of wild species and ecosystems and reverse the negative trend of biodiversity loss. Through a strategic initiative, Reverse the Red brings together a diverse coalition of leading scientists, advocates, and partners committed to using a data-driven and science-based approach to assess, plan, and act for species conservation. Reverse...
World Waterfowl Day!
2025-01-17 21:27
Happy World Waterfowl Day!
Today is #WorldWaterfowlDay!
Today is the time to promote the beauty and importance of waterfowl and their habitat. Yesterday, I was teaching about ducks, geese and swans at my kids' primary school.
Because ”If children don't grow up knowing about nature and appreciating it, they will not understand it. And if they don't understand it, they won't protect it. And if they don't protect it, who will?” - David A...
IWWA 2025 Conference
2025-01-01 23:51
IWWA 2025 Conference
International Wild Waterfowl Association, 2025 Conference
November 3rd-7th, 2025
Texas & Louisiana, USA
Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming 2025 conference, taking place in Texas and Louisiana November 2025!
Dates: Monday, November 3rd – Friday, November 7th, 2025
Tentative plans include:
Fort Worth Zoo
Fort Worth Botanical Garden
Dallas World Aquarium
Pinola Conservancy Aviary
…and more!
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