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Geitenberg Raptor Watchpoint

West-Vlaanderen  >  Belgium

The raptor lookout and visual migration watchpoint 'De Geitenberg' is a great place to visit in the autumn between half august and half november.

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Zuletzt aktualisiert 15 Juni 2023
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Beschreibung

This unique place offers a panoramic view of the landscape between the rivers Schelde en Leie. In autumn there are always raptors around and it's a very good spot to watch migrating birds, especially early in the morning. Between half august and half september, there are usually Rohrweihe , Wespenbussard , Wanderfalke , Turmfalke and Mäusebussard around. Good chance to see Kornweihe and Rotmilan as well. It has become a famous spot to see Mornellregenpfeifer , both in autumn and spring. Steinschmätzer ,Braunkehlchen and Brachpieper are also regular in migration periods. In autumnmornings, there are usually birdwatchers on the platform. From this platform, already 193 species have been seen in the last 15 years, not bad for an inland spot. There is always the possibility something unexpected turns up here.

Details

Zugang

Please park on the spot indicated on the map, as driving in the area is not allowed without a permit. It is only a short walk from the parking to the lookout.

Terrain und Habitat

Ebene , Landwirtschaft , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Grasland, Wiesen

Bedingungen

Flach , Sandig , Hügelig , Offene Landschaft

Rundweg

Ja

Ist ein Spektiv nützlich?

Ja

Gute Beobachtungszeit

Herbst , Sommer

Beste Beobachtungszeit

Herbstzug

Route

asphaltierte Straße , unbefestigte Straße , Normaler Weg , Schmaler Pfad

Schwierigkeitsgrad der Tour

Durchschnittlich

Erreichbarkeit

zu Fuß , Fahrrad

Beobachtungshütten oder -türme

Ja

Zusätzliche Informationen

The place is best visited when wind the comes from eastern directions. Best time of the day is early mornings, for migrating songbirds, geese, waders. Raptors are usually seen as from 10 a.m. Mornellregenpfeifer is usually seen in the end of august through september, most are flyovers, but staging birds are regular. Good knowledge of birdcalls is recommended here. It is a quiet place in a very busy area. Species like Raufußbussard , Fischadler , Wiesenweihe , Steppenweihe , Weißstorch , Sumpfohreule , Rotkehlpieper , Schneeammer, Spornammer ... have turned up on regular basis.

The 'lookouttower' is in this case as special installed birdwatching platform in concrete blocks which makes it comfortable to spend several hours on this spot. Please do not obstruct agricultural vehicles when parking your car.

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