Description
Spaarbekken Blankaart is a waterreservoir that attracts many birds. You can walk/bike around it and there is a bird hide. Among the birds you can see are (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κιρκίρι, Μαυροκέφαλη Πάπια, (Κοκκινόλαιμο) Νανοβουτηχτάρι, Σκουφοβουτηχτάρι, Μαυροβουτηχτάρι and (Ευρωπαϊκό) Σφυριχτάρι. See for more birds the extended birdlist below.
Details
Access
Is situated between Woumen village and the river Ijzer. Follow the signs "Spaarbekken". You can walk or use your bike around it (about 3,5 km to walk/cycle around it). Parking place is near the hide. The hide is on a ramp, ±25 steps in grass and gravel. Click on the P in the map to get directions.
Terrain and Habitat
WetlandConditions
Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Difficult for wheelchairs
