Description
In the winter period, this area is a popular resting place for large numbers of ducks. Hen Harrier is also on the job every year, just like the noisy Cetti's Warbler. In the spring it is on the puddles near the river Ijzer a coming and going of passing waders. For species such as Eurasian Curlew, Snipe , Black-tailed Godwit , Northern Lapwing , Common Redshank , Wood Sandpiper , Green Sandpiper it is an important stopover on the way to the northern breeding areas. Other notable spring guests are Spoonbill , Little Egret and Great Egret. In the varied area, birds such as Bluethroat and Avocet breed.
Details
Access
By car to the parking lot (click on the P on the map to go there) and from there you can explore the area on foot. The route you see on the map is about 2 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest, Plain, Wetland, Lake, Scattered trees and bushes, Grassland, River, Reedbeds, AgricultureConditions
Flat, SwampyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter, Summer, Spring migrationRoute
Paved road, Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesBirdingplaces Near
Blankaart, Nieuwpoort IJzermonding
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