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White-winged duck, Asarcornis scutulata

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

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!   More detai...
World Waterfowl Day
2024-12-20 23:43 World Waterfowl Day We invite you to join in celebrating the inaugural World Waterfowl Day on 17th January, 2025, an event which we hope will grow and gain international support each year. The day is being established to draw attention to waterfowl and their wetland habitat, and to foster greater public appreciation for these fascinating birds.     World Waterfowl Day Mission: 1. Increase public awareness, knowledge and interest in all sp...

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