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Beschreibung
The area contains huge areas of water plants, that fish use for spawning. Both the billions of plants and young fish attract 10 of thousands waterbirds. Groups of more than 1000 Bläßhuhn, 1000 Schnatterente, 1000 Löffelente, or 50 Schwarzhalstaucher are not uncommon. Rothalstaucher breeds here and Eistaucher winters every year with upto 3 individuals. During spring migration 1000s of swallows or swifts can use this site as a stopover, especially in adverse weather. Schellente, Bergente can be found between the many ducks and the area is a major sleeping area for Mittelsäger. The islands hold good breeding bird colonies with Kormoran, Silberreiher, Seidenreiher and Graureiher. Also many Weißwangengans and Graugans breed there, as well as many ducks. Nachtigall, Seidensänger and sometimes Beutelmeise breed on the islands. Mäusebussard and Habicht breed on the islands and wintering Seeadler are present and several individuals use the area for sleeping.
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Zugang
Go to the tiny harbour of Oude Tonge and from there south towards the Suisendijk. At the end of the Suisendijk the road goes down towards a small recreation field and car park. On foot or by bike follow the cycling path on the dyke to the west. You can continue until the Grevelingen dyke and even beyond.
P.S. good birdwatching starts already before the car park, as the vantage point from the sluices gives a good view on the roosting site of the Seeadler and the canal and harbour may hold Zwergsäger and Gänsesäger.
Access from the other side is also possible: Take the N59 from Oude Tonge towards Bruinisse. Take the turnoff towards Sint Philipsland. At the roundabout take the side road back towards Oude Tonge and drive beween the N59 and the Krammer lake on a small road, the Zuiderlandse dijk. Birding from your car is possible on that stretch, but be carefull, as more traffic uses this road. Continue untill the road turns right (east), away from the N59. Park your car on the right, just before the road bends back towards the left.