Provinciedomein Kessel-Lo - Leopoldspark

Vlaams Brabant > Belgium

The Provincial Domain is a nature and recreational zone to the northwest from Leuven. There's a protected natural area rich in biodiversity.

Added* by Tony Van Mellaert
Most recent update 12 February 2020

Description

The big pond is home to different types of ducks, Eurasian Coot, Grey Heron, Great Cormorant, Little Grebe, Mute Swan and many more, which can be seen from the bird watching hide (see map).

Also the Common Kingfisher, different woodpeckers, Short-toed Treecreeper andEurasian Nuthatch reside in the area.

In winter time the Water Rail can be found in the protected natural area called 'Lovenarenbroek'.

Details

Access

There are different car parks and also a camper site. The area can only be explored on foot.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

https://www.vlaamsbrabant.be/en/visit-us/kessel-lo-provincial-domain/index.jsp

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Common Kingfisher
(Alcedo atthis)

2. Great Spotted Woodpecker
(Dendrocopos major)

3. Eurasian Jay
(Garrulus glandarius)

4. Eurasian Nuthatch
(Sitta europaea)

5. Grey Heron
(Ardea cinerea)

Other birds you can see here

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