Schaopedobbe

Zuidoost Friesland > Netherlands

Heathland that consists of an alternation of dry and less dry parts, former hay meadows, water pools, groups of trees, forest and drifting sand.

Added* by Johan de Vries
Most recent update 25 januar 2024

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Description

The Schaopedobbe is a heathland area of 91 hectares. A varied terrain with heathland and a number of water pools. A striking feature of this area is the differences in heights. Typical heather birds such as Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl, Hedelærke, Sanglærke, Skovpiber, Gulspurv and Natravn can be encountered here. But also various species of woodpeckers and other forest birds.

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Nederlands: De Schaopedobbe is een heidegebied van 91 hectare groot van It Fryske Gea. Een gevarieerd terrein met heide, zandverstuivingen, groepjes bomen en een aantal waterpoelen (dobben). Een opvallend kenmerk van dit gebied zijn de verschillen in hoogtes. Typische heidevogels zoals Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl, Hedelærke, Sanglærke, Skovpiber, Gulspurv en Natravn kun je hier tegenkomen. Maar ook diverse soorten spechten en andere bosvogels.

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Access

Schaopedobbe nature reserve is located directly east of the village of Elsloo. There are several parkings around the nature reserve. Click on a P on the map for directions to a parking lot. Schaopedobbe is freely accessible during the day on roads and paths outside the breeding season. During the breeding season, from March 15 to July 1, part of the walking route is closed (this will be indicated on site). The circular walk indicated on the map is approximately 6 km.

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Nederlands: Natuurgebied Schaopedobbe ligt direct ten oosten van het dorp Elsloo. Er zijn diverse parkeerplaatsen rondom het natuurgebied. Klik op een P in de kaart voor een routebeschrijving naar een parkeerplaats. Schaopedobbe is buiten het broedseizoen overdag vrij toegankelijk op wegen en paden. Tijdens het broedseizoen, van 15 maart tot 1 juli, is een deel van de wandelroute afgesloten (dit wordt ter plekke aangegeven). De rondwandeling die is aangegeven op de kaart is ongeveer 6 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Lake , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Hilly , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Hedelærke
(Lullula arborea)

2. Gulspurv
(Emberiza citrinella)

3. Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl
(Saxicola rubicola)

4. Skovpiber
(Anthus trivialis)

5. Natravn
(Caprimulgus europaeus)

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