On the human beaches

This photo series documents a selection of wildlife casualties directly affected by human activities, as discovered during the summer of 2021. Each image captures the subjects in their found state, positioned as they were along the shores and roadsides throughout the Netherlands.

[Content Warning: Some viewers may find the images in this series disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.]

Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) flushed on the shores, reason of death unknown wound next to the eye and infection around . On the background the harbor of Vlissingen Netherlands. Found in location Oosterschelde

Dead european herring gull (Larus argentatus)in the grass next to the road, plastic in stomach reason for death unknown. Found location Texel

The photograph captures a cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo), found dead beside the road adjacent to a body of water. The cause of death remains uncertain, though an accident is suspected. Found location Texel

probably a dead western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) on the pavement of the road

Dead young European hare (Lepus europaeus) found next to the road, probably hit. Location Texel.

Probably a common Chaffinch, hit on the road, location Texel.

Dead seal Ferry Harbor, Texel, Netherlands - 2021

This photograph captures a seal tragically impacted by the propeller of a boat.

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