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| Formation | 1899[1] |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Zeist, Netherlands |
| Leader | M. Herkemij-Westernan |
| Website | http://vogelbescherming.nl/ |
Vogelbescherming Nederland (in English: Society for the Protection of Birds, Netherlands) is the national bird protection organisation for the Netherlands. It is a non-governmental organisation, and it is the Dutch partner in BirdLife International.[1][2]
Vogelbescherming Nederland is one of the oldest existing bird conservation societies. It was founded in 1899 (under the name Vereeniging tot Bescherming van Vogels),[1] based in part on a forerunner society Bond ter Bestrijding eener Gruwelmode founded in 1892 whose mission was primarily to oppose the hunting of birds for the use of their feathers in fashion.[3][circular reference]
Among other public events, Vogelbescherming organises the annual Tuinvogeltelling (garden bird count).[4][5]
- ^ a b c "In Vogelvlucht". Retrieved 25 June 2022. The "About us" page of the organisation.
- ^ "BirdLife International: Our Partners". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "Bond ter Bestrijding eener Gruwelmode".
- ^ "Nationale Tuinvogeltelling 2022: de merel laat zich steeds meer zien". 2 February 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "Mezen krijgen een tik bij Nationale Tuinvogeltelling 2017". Retrieved 25 June 2022.