) to insert bird names in your own language. The birdnames will automatically be translated for other users!
Upload images
Allowed image types are jpeg,png,gif
Max file size is 20MB
Description
The Verdronken Weide is a nature reserve of just over 40 ha near the village of Ieper/Ypres. The area has a deep pool and grasslands with varying water levels. More than 160 bird species occur in the area, including (Ευρωπαϊκή) Σαρσέλα, (Ευρασιατική) Χουλιαρόπαπια, Ποταμοσφυριχτής, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αβοκέτα, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Στρειδοφάγος, (Κοινό) Μπεκατσίνι, Σχοινοποταμίδα, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Νεροκοτσέλα and Γαλαζολαίμης. Part of the area is grazed by cattle. It is very close from Ieper (1km from the town hall), a grass path runs around it, various items to see (water, meadows, shrubs, trees, orchards). There is also a bird watching hide in the area.
Details
Access
Only accessible on foot, You can park on different spots around the area (Rijselseweg or Komenseweg). Click on the P in the map to get directions. The trail around the area is 2.6 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Wetland , ReedbedsConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring , AutumnRoute
Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Difficult to reach the bird hide with wheelchair. In winter period some wet area's on the path.