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De Gavers Harelbeke

West Vlaanderen  >  Belgium

Former sand extraction pit and with 192 hectares the largest nature and recreation area in South West Flanders. Good for water birds and with a nice bird hide.

Added* by Holvoet Bart
Most recent update 26 September 2020

Description

De Gavers is a former sand extraction pit and with 192 hectares the largest nature and recreation area in South West Flanders. A mix of afforestation, nature development projects and recreation. In the center of the domain is a pond of approximately 65 ha with crystal clear water and locally up to 15 meters deep. The area has good paths and there is also a bird hide. Among the birds you can see here are: Great Crested Grebe, Greylag Goose, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Egyptian Goose, Gadwall, Eurasian Wigeon, Common Teal, Common Pochard, Tufted Duck. See the extended birdlist below.

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Nederlands: De Gavers is een voormalige zandwinningsput en met 192 ha het grootste natuur- en recreatiedomein van Zuid-West-Vlaanderen. Een mix van bebossingen, natuuronwikkelingsprojecten en recreatie. Centraal in het domein ligt een vijver van ongeveer 65 ha met glashelder water en plaatselijk tot 15 meter diep. Het gebied heeft goed begaanbare paden en er is ook een schuilhut. Enkele van de vogels die er te zijn: Great Crested Grebe, Greylag Goose, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Egyptian Goose, Gadwall, Eurasian Wigeon, Common Teal, Common Pochard, Tufted Duck. Scroll naar beneden voor een uitgebreide vogellijst.

Details

Access

Ample parking is provided. From the center of Harelbeke, follow the arrows "Provincial domain De Gavers". Park the car in parking "South", near the Koutermolen.

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Nederlands: Ruime parking is voorzien. Volg vanuit het centrum van Harelbeke de pijltjes "Provinciaal domein De Gavers". Parkeer de wagen op parking "Zuid", nabij de Koutermolen.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Plain , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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Top 5 birds

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