Laarsche Bruch

Grafschaft Bentheim > Germany

Small lake that was a former sand pit. Here the sand was extracted that was needed for the construction of NATO buildings close by.

Added* by Martijn van Faassen
Most recent update 27 November 2020

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Description

Laarsche Bruch is a rectangular lake, surrounded by reed. On the border between Germany and The Netherlands. In winter the lake is a refuge for Bewick's Swan, Whooper Swan and lots of Tufted Duck and Eurasian Coot.

Details

Access

Parking on the side of the road. There is one viewing tower and one bird hide.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Common Pochard
(Aythya ferina)

2. Mute Swan
(Cygnus olor)

3. Gadwall
(Mareca strepera)

4. Tufted Duck
(Aythya fuligula)

5. Great Crested Grebe
(Podiceps cristatus)

Other birds you can see here

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