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De Soevrein

Oost-Vlaanderen  >  Belgium

Former sand extraction pit from the 1960s/70s that is particularly attractive to grebes, ducks and temporary migrants.

Added* by Björn Deduytsche
Most recent update 29 October 2024
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Description

The Soevrein is a place for waterfowl enthusiasts. Especially in winter with species such as Tufted Duck, Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe as standard birds, but in recent years the lake has also had visitors such as Common Scoter and Smew. Outside the winter period you don't expect anything spectacular, but migrants such as Black-necked Grebe, Little Gull, Black Tern or even Caspian Tern sometimes come to stop temporarily.

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Nederlands: De Soevrein is een voormalige zandwinningsput uit de jaren 60/70 die vooral aantrekkelijk wordt gevonden door fuutachtigen, eenden en tijdelijke doortrekkers. De liefhebber van watervogels kan hier genieten met vooral in de winter soorten zoals Tufted Duck, Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe als standaard vogels maar de plas heeft de afgelopen jaren ook al bezoekers gehad zoals Common Scoter en Smew. Je verwacht buiten de winterperiode niet veel spectaculairs maar doortrekkers zoals Black-necked Grebe, Little Gull, Black Tern of zelfs Caspian Tern komen soms wel tijdelijk pleisteren.

Details

Access

The Soevrein is located directly south of the town of Petegem-aan-de-Leie. Access is via the public road "Paddepoel" but the lake itself is private. On nice days, a water ski club is active on the water.

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Nederlands: De Soevrein ligt direct ten zuiden van de plaats Petegem-aan-de-Leie. De toegang kan je nemen via de openbare weg "Paddepoel " maar de plas zelf is privé. Op mooie dagen is er een waterski club actief.

Terrain and Habitat

Pond

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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