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In order to build Utrecht's latest city expansion (Leidse Rijn) sand was won from two holes that now form the eastern en western bodies of water.
Great spot for "urban" birding. Especially in winter when impressive numbers of Eurasian Wigeon (2000-3000) and other waterbirds aggregate here. I have have been a counter for SOVON (Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology) in this area for several years and these are among my special observations: Long-tailed Duck, Red-throated Diver, Black-throated Diver, Red Phalarope, Great White Pelican, Little Grebe, Black-necked Grebe, Red-necked Grebe and Common Goldeneye.
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Nederlands: Voor de stadsuitbreiding van Utrecht (Leidsche Rijn) werd zand gewonnen uit twee gaten die nu de oostelijke en westelijke wateren vormen. Geweldige plek voor vogels kijken in een stedelijke omgeving. Vooral in de winter, wanneer hier indrukwekkende aantallen Eurasian Wigeon (2000-3000) en andere watervogels samenkomen. Ik ben al enkele jaren vogelteller voor SOVON in dit gebied en dit zijn enkele van mijn bijzondere waarnemingen: Long-tailed Duck, Red-throated Diver, Black-throated Diver, Red Phalarope, Great White Pelican, Little Grebe, Black-necked Grebe, Red-necked Grebe en Common Goldeneye.
You can reach the area by car. There are several parking spots nearby. The area itself is only accesible by foot. Only a short walk to the observation shelter on the southwest bank of the western lake.
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Nederlands: Er zijn meerdere parkeerplaatsen in de buurt. Het gebied zelf is alleen te voet bereikbaar. Het is slechts een korte wandeling naar de vogelkijkhut op de zuidwestelijke oever van het westelijke meer.
Unfortunately, due to increased presence of people (fishing, running) and dogs in addition to construction on the north shore (housing) the area has lost some of its natural value.
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