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Devel

Zuid-Holland  >  Netherlands

Small river with water and reeds surrounded by forest and grassland. It is a small area but still very diverse and easily accessible.

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Most recent update 17 března 2025
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Description

The Devel is a river and nature reserve west of the city of Zwijndrecht. The stream meanders over a length of more than eight kilometers from Zwijndrecht to the Oude Maas. In this part of the Devel near Heerjansdam, the river with water and reeds is surrounded by forest and grassland. It is a small area but worth a visit. moták pochop breeds in the reeds. But you can also find bukač velký, Chřástal vodní, cvrčilka slavíková and slavík modráček here.

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Nederlands: De Devel is een riviertje en natuurgebied in de Zwijndrechtse Waard, ten westen van de stad Zwijndrecht. Het stroompje slingert over een lengte van ruim acht kilometer vanaf Zwijndrecht naar de Oude Maas. In dit deel van de Devel bij Heerjansdam is het riviertje met water en riet omringt door bos en grasland. Het is klein maar de moeite waard. In het riet broedt de moták pochop. Maar ook de bukač velký, Chřástal vodní, cvrčilka slavíková en slavík modráček kun je hier aantreffen.

Details

Access

The Devel is located west of the city of Zwijndrecht and east of Heerjansdam. You can park on the side of the road. From there, continue on foot.

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Nederlands: De Devel ligt ten westen van de stad Zwijndrecht en ten oosten van Heerjansdam. Je kunt in de berm parkeren. Vandaar verder te voet. Het is niet groot maar alleen al vanwege de moták pochop de moeite waard.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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