The first episode introduces you to the protagonists of the Oostvaardersplassen: extroverted konik horses, dazzling kingfishers, a young fox family and other important residents. They are all followed for a year on their life path through the seasons. Spring has sprung in the Oostvaardersplassen and nature comes to life. Animals awaken from hibernation, look for a mate, courtship, mate, build nests and have young.