May 24, 2017
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Birth of European bison calf thanks to successful French integration
On May 22, 2017, the first European bison calf of the year was born in the Kraansvlak, part of the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park. It is the first calf that literally marks the
April 22, 2017
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Milestone: 10 years of bison in Dutch nature
On April 24 2017 it is exactly ten years ago that the first European bison project in Dutch nature started. Three bison made their very first steps in dune area Kraansvlak near
April 21, 2017
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Bison in spotlights April 23
Sunday April 23, the bison project will be showcased in visitor centre De Kennemerduinen in Overveen near Haarlem. It is ten years ago that Europe's largest terrestrial mammal put
April 11, 2017
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On horseback through bison territory
As of this month, special equestrian safaris are available in the dunes of Kraansvlak. Accompanied by an experienced guide and ranger you will enjoy the beautiful nature on
March 16, 2017
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Bison Trail closed for the season
As of March 1st, the Bison trail is no longer open to the public during the bird nesting season. This annual closure is until September 1st, 2017. The past six months, for the
February 5, 2017
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Positions bison not visible
Since 2007 bison live in Kraansvlak and some animals are equipped with a transmitter collar which keeps not of the positions of the herd. These data are very important for being
January 31, 2017
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Going off path not needed to spot bison
The last few weeks we see a growing number of visitors is not following the guidelines that are set to make use of the Bison Trail in Kraansvlak, the dune area where bison are
December 22, 2016
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Bison often seen at Bison Trail
Since the opening of the Bison Trail on September 1st, the bison have been regularly spotted from the path. Following access guidelines gives the best chance of a nice encounter
October 30, 2016
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Bison, cattle and horse grazing together in Kraansvlak
This summer, a small family group of Highland cattle has been added to the already by European bison and Konik horses grazed area ‘Kraansvlak’, part of the Zuid-Kennemerland
October 19, 2016
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Recognition for Dawn of the Bison
Dutch wildlife photographer Jasper Doest (37) made a great appearance in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. With his picture “Dawn of the Bison’ he
September 21, 2016
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Article about bison
In the latest Zoogdier, the journal of the Dutch Mammal Society, an article was published about bison in the Netherlands. In particular on the findings of the Kraansvlak project.
September 1, 2016
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Bison trail open to public again
From September 1st you can enjoy the "Bison trail" again that reopens to the public. On this (mostly) sandy path you have a good chance to encounter bison or other large grazing