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Leefdaal Plateau

Vlaams Brabant  >  Belgium

Agricultural plateau with varied habitat for birds of the open landscape. Small roads and paths invite to explore the area on foot or by bike.

Added* by Dirk von Werne
Most recent update 12 februar 2020

Description

Good place to watch migration, one of the better places to see birds of the open agricultural landscape like Agerhøne, Kirkeugle, Blå Kærhøg and Vagtel. During migration Ringdrossel is possible.

Details

Access

Accessible by Car or Bike. Bus stops in Leefdaal and Korbeek-Dijle. Limited parking space available. You can't leave the public road by car - the minor agricultural roads can only be followed hiking or on bicycle

Terrain and Habitat

Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

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Map

Top 5 birds

Blå Kærhøg
1. Blå Kærhøg
(Circus cyaneus)
Kirkeugle
2. Kirkeugle
(Athene noctua)
Agerhøne
3. Agerhøne
(Perdix perdix)
Vagtel
4. Vagtel
(Coturnix coturnix)
Stenpikker
5. Stenpikker
(Oenanthe oenanthe)

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