Weerdse Visvijver

Zemst (Weerde) - Vlaams Brabant > Belgium

A former sand extraction pit is now an interesting fish pond where all kinds of (water) bird species can be seen. Small, but charming area to visit.

Added* by Christiaen MOUS
Most recent update 19 June 2023

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Description

The Weerdse Visvijver is an old sand extraction pit. The construction of an inaccessible island and a marsh serves to attract water and marsh birds. A bird watching screen has been placed along the water. In the winter period and during bird migration this is an ideal area for special guests, such as Slavonian Grebe or Osprey.

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Nederlands: De Weerdse Visvijver is een oude zandwinningsput en nu een interessante visvijver met ruimte voor allerlei (water)vogelsoorten. Klein, maar charmant gebied om te vertoeven. De aanleg van een ontoegankelijk eiland en een moeras dient om water- en moerasvogels aan te trekken. Tijdens de trek kan een visarend voor wat concurrentie zorgen. Langs het water is een vogelkijkwand geplaatst. In de winterperiode en tijdens de vogeltrek is dit een ideaal gebied voor speciale gasten, zoals Slavonian Grebe of Osprey.

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Access

Access to the area can be found via 3 roads, Kleinveld, Galgenberg and Ketelveldweg. You will only find parking at the Galgenberg. Click on the P in the map for directions. Due to recent works in 2023, certain areas are closed.

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Nederlands: Toegang tot het gebied vind je via 3 wegen, Kleinveld, Galgenberg en Ketelveldweg. Parking tref je enkel aan de Galgenberg. Klik op de P in de kaart voor een routebeschrijving. Door recente werken in 2023 zijn bepaalde plaatsen afgesloten.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Lake , River

Conditions

Flat , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Top 5 birds

1. Common Pochard
(Aythya ferina)

2. Hawfinch
(Coccothraustes coccothraustes)

3. Great Crested Grebe
(Podiceps cristatus)

4. Slavonian Grebe
(Podiceps auritus)

5. Common Teal
(Anas crecca)

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