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Parc du Rouge Cloître

Bruxelles - Auderghem  >  Belgium

The red cloister with it's gardens and ponds is a nice place to walk and observe birds of different species.

Added* by Cassoth
Most recent update 28 November 2022

Description

On the edge of the Soignes forest, the site of Rouge-Cloître (red cloister) is a place steeped in history. On the nature side, the Rouge-Cloître is classified as a nature reserve, as is the Forest of Soignes. The forest, gardens and ponds are a nice place for relaxed birding. Among the birds you can see are Mute Swan, Mandarin Duck, Wood Duck, Red-crested Pochard, Common Pochard, Ferruginous Duck, Egyptian Goose, Northern Shoveler, Little Grebe, Common Kingfisher, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Eurasian Nuthatch, Middle Spotted Woodpecker and Great Spotted Woodpecker.

Details

Access

Parking along the road. Explore the area on bike or foot.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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