Description
The "Tichelgaten" is a fairly small natural area near the village of Buren and consists of several small ponds, reedbeds, pastures and small forested areas. Once, this area has been excavated for clay and has been turned into a small natural area since. The area is a good spot for many species of common songbird, woodpecker and small numbers of waterbirds. Frequently sighted species are Πράσινος Δρυοκολάπτης, Μαυροσκούφης and Σταχτομυγοχάφτης. The small ponds and reedbeds are a great spot for Καλαμοποταμίδα, (Κοκκινόλαιμο) Νανοβουτηχτάρι and (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αλκυόνη. The small forested area in the west provides good habitat for woodpeckers, like Πευκοδρυοκολάπτης and sometimes Νανοδρυοκολάπτης. Scarcer species that can be found here are (Ευρωπαϊκός) Συκοφάγος, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Ψευταηδόνι, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Κοκκοθραύστης and (Κοινό) Αηδόνι.
On the northern side of the road, the biggest pond is located and provides a great spot for many species of waterbird. In winter, fairly large numbers of Μαυροκέφαλη Πάπια and Καπακλής can be found here. Sometimes, scarcer species like Χηνοπρίστης and Γκισάρι might show up.
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Access
The area is easy accessible due to several trails going through the area. A parking lot near the main road is available.
