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Ossenwaard - Deventer

Overijssel  >  Netherlands

Floodplains along the river IJssel that have been returned to nature and have become very rich in birds again.

Added* by Jarne
Most recent update 23 August 2020

Description

De Ossenwaard has become a nature reserve after redevelopment. Due to the occurrence of special birds, such as Corn Crake and Spotted Crake, part of the area is closed every year during the breeding season.

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Nederlands: De Ossenwaard is na de herinrichting door Ruimte voor de Rivier een natuurgebied geworden. Vanwege het voorkomen van bijzondere vogels, zoals de kwartelkoning en de porseleinhoen, wordt jaarlijks in het broedseizoen een gedeelte van het gebied afgesloten.

Details

Access

De Ossenwaard can be reached from the A1 exit Twello or Deventer. Or via the Bandijk from Terwolde. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking place. You can explore the area on foot or by bicycle. The walking route as shown on the map below is about 4 km.

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Nederlands: De Ossenwaard is te bereiken vanaf de A1 afslag Twello of Deventer. Of via de Bandijk vanuit Terwolde. Klik op de P in de kaart om een routebeschrijving naar de parkeerplaats te krijgen. Je kunt het gebied verkennen te voet of per fiets. De wandelroute zoals te zien is op de kaart beneden is ongeveer 4 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , River

Conditions

Flat , Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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