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Description
Located between the busy seaside towns of Blankenberge and De Haan and the quiet polder villages of Zuienkerke and Nieuwmunster, lies an ancient pasture landscape, the Uitkerkse Polder. During the winter thousands of geese settle here, while spring brings hundreds of meadow birds like Black-tailed Godwit, Common Redshank, Eurasian Oystercatcher, Northern Lapwing, Avocet and Garganey. Also good chances to see Short-eared Owl in autumn and especially winter and early spring.
Details
Access
Best explored walking/cycling. The visitor centre is located at the eastern part of the area. This is a good starting point for the various routes throughout the Uitkerkse Polder. There are three bird hides in walking distance of the visitor center. Shown on the map is the longest walking route (6,7 km). If you travel by car, follow the signs from the Saint Amand's Church in Uitkerke. Click on the P in the map to get directions to the parking of the visitor center.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Agriculture , GrasslandConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesLinks
- Recent bird sightings in the area on Waarnemingen.be
- Natuurpunt, Weidevogelreservaat Uitkerkse Polder (homepage)