Dutch Province 2010 Photography - M1key - Michal Huniewicz

Ducks and coots are easy to spot in the Netherlands. According to the New Scientist magazine, an experiment called LaughLab revealed that ducks are world's funniest animals.

Windmills are an integral part of the Dutch landscape (and townscape). Their long sails make it possible for them to operate even in weak wind. They are not only used for grinding though - but also for controlling water to protect Holland from floods.
Note the motor road crossing on the right.

They are said to have existed in Holland since around 1200.

A Dutch countryside house.

Beemster is a municipality in the Netherlands and it consists of a few towns and villages.

Beemster was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The church in Middenbeemster.