Zwarte stern
BROEDEN Zwarte sterns broeden in mei-juni. Ze hebben één legsel per jaar van 2-3 eieren. Broedduur 20-22 dagen. Het nest wordt gemaakt in zoetwatermilieus op drijvende vegetatie, liefst krabbenscheer, of kunstmatige nestvlotjes. Ze broeden in kleine kolonies. De jongen zitten 25-28 dagen op het nest. Ze kunnen het nest al vanaf de tweede week voor langere tijd verlaten en worden nog enige tijd na uitvliegen gevoerd. LEEFGEBIED Ondiepe en matig voedselrijke moerassen en in agrarische gebieden met veel sloten, moerasvegetatie en modderbanken. Uitgestrekte velden van krabbenscheer, waterviolier en fonteinkruiden en een welige, soortenrijke oeverzone (verlandingsmoeras) vormen het favoriete leefgebied van deze vogel van zoet- en brakwatermoerassen. In overwinteringsgebied vogel van zeekusten. VOEDSEL Zwarte sterns eten kleine visjes, amfibieën, insecten en regenwormen. Hij bidt vaak en pikt dan voedsel op vanaf het wateroppervlak; jaagt ook op vliegende insecten. VOGELTREK Zwarte sterns zijn in Nederland te zien van half april tot in oktober. Tot voor kort trok een groot deel van de Europese en West-Siberische populatie via Nederland (IJsselmeer) en de kust naar West-Afrika. Sommige vliegen nog een stuk verder. De najaarstrek vindt plaats tussen eind juni en eind september. In juli, augustus en begin september verzamelen zich grote aantallen in het IJsselmeergebied, een belangrijk tussenstation. Toch zijn hier de aantallen sterk teruggelopen, en mijden veel zwarte
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At Art Heroes we do not mass produce or keep stock, but make to order. Your artwork is made with passion by experienced craftsmen and is on average ready for shipment in 7 business days. Details on the exact delivery date will be sent after placement of the order. Depending on the shipping country the following delivery times apply:
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We work with several carriers, mainly UPS and DHL (Depending on the country where it is delivered, this may vary). Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.
Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.
A courier collects the package from us and takes the package to a depot where it usually stays overnight. The day after it is collected and delivered to your home or office. We work with courier services that specialise in handling fragile parcels.
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I want to express my order. Is this possible?
We’re always ready to work with you and will try to help. Let us know what your exact wishes are, and we will get back to you!
What are the delivery times?
At Art Heroes we do not mass produce or keep stock, but make to order. Your artwork is made with passion by experienced craftsmen and is on average ready for shipment in 7 business days. Details on the exact delivery date will be sent after placement of the order. Depending on the shipping country the following delivery times apply:
Delivery time per shipping country |
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Netherlands |
+ 1 business day |
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Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany | + 2 business days |
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Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Poland | + 3 business days |
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Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, | + 4 business days |
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Denmark | + 5 business days |
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Finland | + 6 business days |
Is your order a gift for someone? We can create you a gift voucher that displays the artwork(s) you ordered, so you have something to give while the artwork is being printed. Just send us an e-mail and we’ll take care of it.
How will the package be sent?
We work with several carriers, mainly UPS and DHL (Depending on the country where it is delivered, this may vary). Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.
Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.
A courier collects the package from us and takes the package to a depot where it usually stays overnight. The day after it is collected and delivered to your home or office. We work with courier services that specialise in handling fragile parcels.
Not at home? Then the delivery driver will leave a note and an appointment can be made to schedule a new delivery.
Unfortunately, there remains a chance that something can happen during a shipment. In the unlikely event that your parcel has been damaged during transit, please take a picture of the entire item, the damage, the entire package and a picture of the shipping label. Send these photos to us by email and we will solve the problem without delay.
I want to express my order. Is this possible?
We’re always ready to work with you and will try to help. Let us know what your exact wishes are, and we will get back to you!
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