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Description
"Zandput Culemborg" is an old sand extraction area, consisting of a small lake and is surrounded by a poplar and willow forest. Adjacent to the forest, large pastures draw the landscape. The lake itself isn't a hotspot for waterbirds. Species like Σκουφοβουτηχτάρι and Μαυροκέφαλη Πάπια can be seen. The shoreline and its overhanging branches are a great spot for (Ευρωπαϊκή) Αλκυόνη. The area provides also an important habitat for the Western Clubtail (dragonfly).
The forest is a great spot for observing (Ευρωπαϊκός) Συκοφάγος in Spring; a scarce species in the area. Several individuals tend to hang around during the breeding season. Other songbird species that can be heard and seen regularly are Σταχτομυγοχάφτης, Βουνοπαπαδίτσα, Δεντροτσοπανάκος and Κηποτσιροβάκος. Scarcer species that can be seen here are Νανοδρυοκολάπτης and (Ευρωπαϊκό) Ψευταηδόνι. The larger bushes adjacent to the forest and pastures are great for Κιτρινοστριτσίδα and Βαλτοποταμίδα.
The pastures provide a good foraging area for Λευκός Πελαργός. They can also be seen resting on the street lights above the highway from here. Another good species in these pastures is Καμπίσια Πέρδικα.
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Access
The area is easy accessable due to the track leading you around the lake. You can park your car near the entrance and walk through the area over the unpaved trail. The area contains several natural playgrounds for children too.