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Donkere Bos

Island of Terschelling  >  Netherlands

This forest near the village of West-Terschelling is nice for a walk and a good number of forest birds can be seen.

Added* by Team Birdingplaces
Most recent update 3 juni 2024

Description

The Donkere Bos is a large forest north of the village of West-Terschelling. The area is bisected by hiking and biking trails. Good area for species of the forest such as Stor Flagspætte, Sortmejse, Løvsanger, Korttået Træløber, Grønsisken, Fuglekonge, Grå Fluesnapper and with a bit of luck Lille Korsnæb, Kvækerfinke or Skovsneppe. Thousands of thrushes can sometimes be seen during the spring and autumn migration.

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Nederlands: Het Donkere Bos is een groot bosgebied ten noorden van het dorp West-Terschelling. Tijdens de voor- en najaarstrek zijn soms duizenden lijsters te zien. Het gebied wordt doorsneden door wandelpaden en fietspaden. Goed gebied voor soorten van het bos zoals Stor Flagspætte, Sortmejse, Løvsanger, Korttået Træløber, Grønsisken, Fuglekonge, Grå Fluesnapper en met wat geluk Lille Korsnæb, Kvækerfinke of Skovsneppe.

Details

Access

This forest is easily accessible from West-Terschelling. There is a well-marked blue walking route through the area. This blue route of 7 km is also indicated on the map below. But there are many other trails and you can easily shorten or lengthen the route at will.

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Nederlands: Het bos is gemakkelijk bereikbaar vanuit West-Terschelling. Er loopt een goed gemarkeerde blauwe wandelroute door het gebied. Deze blauwe route van 7 km is ook op de kaart hieronder aangegeven. Maar er zijn veel andere paden en je kunt de route gemakkelijk naar believen inkorten of langer maken.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

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Map

Top 5 birds

Stor Flagspætte
1. Stor Flagspætte
(Dendrocopos major)
Sortmejse
2. Sortmejse
(Periparus ater)
Fuglekonge
3. Fuglekonge
(Regulus regulus)
Grønsisken
4. Grønsisken
(Spinus spinus)
Sangdrossel
5. Sangdrossel
(Turdus philomelos)

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Place to stay

Special Birdingplaces Offer: Hotel De Walvisvaarder

Island of Terschelling  >  Netherlands

Hotel – Restaurant de Walvisvaarder has been combining informality with hospitality for more than 50 years. Perfectly centrally located for bird watching on the beautiful island of Terschelling. Close to mudflats, beach, forest and polder. In the hotel, freedom and casualness are combined with hospitality, which brings people back to Terschelling every year. The converted farm in the little village of Lies is an ideal base from which to explore the island. After a day of bird watching or a long walk on the beach, you can enjoy a drink at our bar or on our terrace. When it is a bit colder outside, the fireplace burns in the evening. Cosy, enjoy, a second home….

Offer

10% discount on the room rate + free rental bike with 7 gears. If you book between mid-November and mid-March, you will even receive a 15% discount on the room rate (+ free bike rental). This discount is not valid during the Christmas holidays. Mention 'Birdingplaces Offer' when booking.

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