Description
At the SE exit of Brussels, in a green setting lies a large pond on the edge of the Forêt de Soignes (forest). Surrounded by park, tree-lined slopes and footpath. This pond is home to many common nesting birds in Brussels but has some nice surprises in store like Little Bittern, Black Tern, Common Goldeneye, Little Grebe, Water Rail and Common Kingfisher.
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Français: A la sortie SE de Bruxelles, dans un écrin de verdure. Grand étang à la lisière de la Forêt de Soignes, entouré de parc, talus arborés et chemin piétons. Cet étang accueille nombre d'oiseaux nicheurs communs à Bruxelles mais réserve de belles surprises : blongios nain, guifette noire, garot à oeil d'or, grèbe castagneux, martin pêcheur,
Details
Access
By train: 10 min walk from Boitsfort station By bus: 2 minutes: Tec 366 and Stib 17 Tram and bus: 10 minutes: Stib 8 and 95 (Wiener) Possibilities to park your bike.
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Français: En train : 10 min à pied de la Gare de Boitsfort En bus : 2 minutes : Tec 366 et Stib 17 Tram et bus : 10 minutes : Stib 8 et 95 (Wiener) Possibilités d'accrocher son vélo.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland, Forest, Reedbeds, ValleyConditions
HillyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration, Winter, SummerRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot, Bicycle, WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
Birdingplaces Near
Domaine des Silex (COWB) open on Saturday/Domaine des Silex (COWB) ouvert le samedi.