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Liedekerke- and Hertigemforest reserve

Flemish Brabant close to Brussels  >  Belgium

Semi natural forest. Breeding species include Eurasian Goshawk, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, European Honey-buzzard and prob. Firecrest, Hawfinch and Eurasian Woodcock

Added* by Joost Mertens
Most recent update 12 February 2020

Description

Forested area which is now managed in a more natural way. Some good forestbirds occur with for example 4-5 woodpecker species possible late winter early spring. In winter Hawfinch, Firecrest are present, sometimes also Eurasian Bullfinch

Details

Access

Best places to start (and where you can park your car) are Veldstraat or Ed. Schelfhoutstraat. You can explore the area only on foot. Pay attention to avoid the area in weekends or holidays because it can be realy crowded then!

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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