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Rietkraag Slingerdijk

Noord-Holland  >  Netherlands

This narrow reed strip along the ring canal of the Heerhugowaard is home to birds such as Γαλαζολαίμης, (Ευρασιατικός) Ήταυρος and Μουστακαλής.

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Most recent update 12 Μαρτίου 2025
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Description

This is a little reed strip that doesn't look like much, but always delivers. Birds that you can observe here include Γαλαζολαίμης, (Ευρασιατικός) Ήταυρος and Μουστακαλής.

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Nederlands: Deze rietstrook ligt langs de Ringvaart van de Heerhugowaard. Een mooi rietstrookje wat niet veel lijkt, maar altijd levert. Vogels die je hier kunt zien zijn onder meer Γαλαζολαίμης, (Ευρασιατικός) Ήταυρος en Μουστακαλής.

Details

Access

The site is located on the Slingerdijk east of Alkmaar and south of Heerhugowaard. There is a small parking space on the dike. From the dike you have a good overview over the area.

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Nederlands: Het gebied ligt aan de Slingerdijk ten oosten van Alkmaar en ten zuiden van Heerhugowaard. Er is een klein parkeerplekje op de dijk. Vanaf de dijk kun je het gebied goed overzien.

Terrain and Habitat

Reedbeds

Conditions

Open landscape , Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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