Description
Engbertsdijksvenen is still a remnant of a former large raised bog area. The area still has a piece of bogland that has remained. Active peat is still growing there. In addition to peat bogs, the area consists of wet heathland with a few small birch forests at the edge.
In wintertime you can see Tundra Bean-Goose, Great Grey Shrike, Hen Harrier, and sometimes Common Crane. In spring and summer it is possible to see Red-backed Shrike, Golden Oriole, Common Cuckoo, Common Snipe, Water Rail.
In this area you can also see common European vipers, smooth snake, and tree frogs.
Details
Access
You can park your car on both sides of the area (see map). The Engbertsdijksvenen can best be explored on foot.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland, Moors/heathlandConditions
Flat, SwampyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring, Autumn, WinterRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot, BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
There are two birdwatching hides : Vogelkijkhut de Pluus and vogelkijkscherm 't Krik-eantie (see map for locations).
At this moment reconstruction work is going on in the area which should be finished around March 2020.
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