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Skrins

Friesland  >  Netherlands

Meadow bird reserve with botanically interesting plots. Grasslands and saline seepage pond with muddy margins.

Added* by Marten Wesselius
Most recent update 5 November 2020

Description

The Skrins nature reserve and the bird hide of the same name are located in the Greidhoeke, southeast of Easterlittens. Many birds come to the brackish pond and the surrounding grasslands. Every year a small colony of Common Tern breeds here. Various meadow birds also raise their young here, including many Eurasian Skylark. During migration Northern Lapwing, Ruff, Avocet and European Golden Plover rest here in groups. Northern Shoveler, Common Shelduck and Eurasian Wigeon are also regularly seen here. Peregrine Falcon may occasionally disturb the peace.

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Nederlands: Weidevogel reservaat met botanisch interressante percelen. Graslanden en zoute kwelplas en slikranden. Het natuurgebied Skrins en de gelijknamige hut bevinden zich in de Greidhoeke, ten zuidoosten van Easterlittens. Op de brakke waterplas en de omringende graslanden komen veel vogels. Jaarlijks broedt hier een kleine kolonie visdiefjes. Ook diverse weidevogels brengen hier hun jongen groot, waaronder veel veldleeuweriken. Tijdens de trek rusten hier kievit, kemphaan, kluut en goudplevier groepsgewijs. Ook bergeend, slobeend en smient laten zich hier regelmatig zien. De slechtvalk mag de rust nog wel eens komen verstoren.

Details

Access

Skrins is located on the road between Hinnaard and Easterlittens. There is little space for parking in the sidewalk.

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Nederlands: Skrins ligt aan de doorgaande weg tussen Hinnaard en Easterlittens. In de berm is een weinig parkeerruimte.

Terrain and Habitat

Grassland , Agriculture , Mud flats , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Wet , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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