The Zuid-Hollands Landschap, which owns the Zouweboezem, reported the fire. René especially hopes that people will think even more about what you can and cannot do in a nature reserve. “Be gentle with it, please.” But, then, suddenly: “Gosh, do you hear him? A Cetti’s singer!” In that one piece of reed that was not burned on Friday, that little songbird has settled there. “That way you see how resilient nature can be. But of course we should just leave them alone.”