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Zandgaten IJssel

Gelderland  >  Netherlands

In the flood plain of the river IJssel are sand pits filled with water where you can see various species of ducks. The floodplains are used by wintering geese.

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Most recent update 11 Ιανουαρίου 2022

Description

On the other side of the river IJssel near Dieren are sand pits, which were created by sand excavation. In the winter, different types of ducks can be seen here, such as (Ευρωπαϊκή) Βουκεφάλα, Χηνοπρίστης and (Ευρωπαϊκό) Σφυριχτάρι. In the groups of Μαυροκέφαλη Πάπια that overwinter here, Σταχτόπαπια are found annually. Along the river, species such as Ακτίτης and (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αλκυόνη can be seen and there is a chance of seeing Ασημόγλαρος της Μεσογείου and Γιγαντόγλαρος. In addition, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Θαλασσαετός is regularly seen in these floodplains and Πετρίτης forages in this area (it breeds on the church tower of Doesburg). The floodplains are best explored by bike and overseen from the dike, where many geese spend the winter, especially on the Fraterwaard.

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Nederlands: Aan de overkant van de IJssel bij Dieren liggen zandgaten, welke zijn ontstaan door zandafgraving. In de winter zijn hier verschillende soorten eenden te zien, zoals (Ευρωπαϊκή) Βουκεφάλα, Χηνοπρίστης en (Ευρωπαϊκό) Σφυριχτάρι. In de groepen Μαυροκέφαλη Πάπια die hier overwinteren worden jaarlijks Σταχτόπαπια aangetroffen. Langs de rivier komen soorten voor als de Ακτίτης en (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αλκυόνη en is er kans op het zien van Ασημόγλαρος της Μεσογείου en Γιγαντόγλαρος. Verder wordt in deze uiterwaarden met regelmaat een (Ευρωπαϊκός) Θαλασσαετός gezien en foerageert de Πετρίτης in dit gebied, welke broeden op de kerktoren van Doesburg. De uiterwaarden zijn het best te zien fietsend vanaf de dijk, waar vooral op de Fraterwaard veel ganzen overwinteren.

Details

Access

The river IJssel is best viewed from the Dieren side. On the other side near Olburgen, the sand hole can be seen from the road. The floodplains are also best explored by bicycle.

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Nederlands: De IJssel is het beste te bekijken aan de kant van Dieren. Aan de kant van Olburgen is het zandgat vanaf de weg te zien. De uiterwaarden zijn verder het beste te verkennen op de fiets.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , River , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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