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Oude Eendenkooi

Island of Vlieland  >  Netherlands

Beautifull, peacefull woodland for birds to shelter from the northsea winds. The area has different birds than other parts of Vlieland. Sometimes rarities.

Added* by Hannah Driesse
Most recent update 16 March 2023
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Description

The forest around the Oude Eendenkooi (old duck decoy) provides shelter for birds. The old trees give a fairytale atmosphere. The forest around the former duck decoy is distinguished from the other forests on the island of Vlieland by its capricious oaks, tall ferns and a loud croaking of frogs in summer. The old duck decoy is particularly rich in birds with species such as Icterine Warbler, Little Grebe, Water Rail, Eurasian Coot, Tufted Duck and Eurasian Moorhen. Occasionally a Common Kingfisher can be seen en during migration sometimes Yellow-browed Warbler. And with luck a rare vagrant.

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Nederlands: Mooie, rustige bosrijke plek voor vogels om te schuilen voor de noordenzeewind. Het bos rondom de eendenkooi geeft beschutting voor alle watervogels. De oude bomen geven een sprookjesachtige sfeer. Het bos rondom de voormalige eendenkooi onderscheidt zich van de andere bossen op Vlieland door de grillige eiken, hoge varens en in de zomer een hard gekwaak van kikkers. De oude eendenkooi is bijzonder vogelrijk met soorten als spotvogel, dodaars, waterral, meerkoet, kuifeend en waterhoen. Af en toe is er een ijsvogel te zien. En in de trektijd soms een bladkoning. En soms een zeldzame dwaalgast.

Details

Access

Vlieland can be reached by ferry from Harlingen. Several boats leave per day and the crossing takes about an hour and a half (see link for ferry tickets below). The old duck decoy is located between Pad van 20 and the Posthuys and is sheltered in an old forest. You can easily cycle there via the Postweg. The walk of 700 meters around the duck decoy itself is only possible on foot.

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Nederlands: De eendenkooi bevindt zich tussen Pad van 20 en het Posthuys en ligt beschut in een oud bos. Via de Postweg fietst je er gemakkelijk naar toe. De wandeling van 700 meter rondom de eendenkooi zelf is alleen mogelijk te voet.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Dunes , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Wet , Hilly , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

The Oude Eendenkooi was built in 1891. The builders dug a rectangular pool of 20 by 55 meters, with a catch pipe in each corner. Trees, shrubs and reed mats in the corners of the pool provided the necessary shelter. Until 1910 ducks were caught in the Oude Eendenkooi, after which it became a nature reserve. A lush oak forest was created with in the wetter parts mainly birch and many birds.

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Nederlands: De Oude Eendenkooi werd in 1891 aangelegd. De bouwers groeven er een rechthoekige plas van 20 bij 55 meter, met in iedere hoek een vangpijp. Bomen, struiken en rietmatten in de hoeken van de plas zorgden voor de nodige beschutting. Tot 1910 werden er eenden gevangen in de Oude Eendenkooi, daarna werd het een natuurgebied. Er ontstond een weelderig eikenbos met in de nattere delen vooral berk en dus veel vogels.

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Place to stay

4 days Vlieland from € 384 for 2 persons in Hotel De Veerman

Island of Vlieland  >  Netherlands

Hotelletje de Veerman is a household name among Dutch birdwatchers. The hotel is ideally and wonderfully quietly located on the edge of the village of Oost-Vlieland and on the Wadden Sea. At low tide birds are foraging right in front of the hotel. The hotel also borders the Westerse Veld. These meadows and grasslands on the Wadden Sea are a magnet for birds. Rarities and vagrants are regularly seen here. From the hotel you can walk there within a minute. The hotel's breakfast is famous. It is not only very tasty, but bird watchers have also been thought of. At breakfast you get a bag to take lunch with you. This way you can enjoy lunch on a bench in nature during the walks and optimally enjoy the birds and the Vlieland landscape.

Offer

4-day cycling package from € 384 for 2 persons including 3 nights with breakfast and 4 days of bicycle rental. Plus 20% discount on ferry tickets*. (Electric bicycle is possible with a supplement of € 15 per day). * Discount for ferry tickets does not apply during school holidays and public holidays. Ask for 'Birdingplaces offer' when booking.

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