Beschreibung
This river basin of the Oude Rijn (Old Rhine) consists from a number of ponds, reed land, thickets, a piece of the Old Rhine and mud flats. The Jezuïtenwaai is very popular among birdwatchers because there are many different birds to see. A small part of the Jezuïtenwaai is accessible.
Nice birds you can see here are Löffler, Weißstorch, Trauerseeschwalbe, Seidenreiher and Rohrdommel. But als many waders like Bekassine Grünschenkel, Bruchwasserläufer, Uferschnepfe Kampfläufer, Säbelschnäbler and Sandregenpfeifer. In spring also many songbirds like Bartmeise, Blaukehlchen, and Klappergrasmücke. In winter many ducks like Spießente and geese an also a chance on Rothalsgans.
From the dike you have a good overview, but you can also enter the area and get close to the water and mud flats (only exposed with low water).
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Zugang
Parking is possible at the bottom of the dike. At 300 meters is a fence through which you can enter the area. Walking / cycling along the dike you can see a large part of the area and also get close to large parts of the water.
