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Badhuiskuil

Island of Terschelling  >  Netherlands

Badhuiskuil in Midsland aan Zee is a lake in the dunes. The winning of sand made a big hole that subsequently submerged and attracts birds.

Added* by Cockie Streng
Most recent update 14 July 2022

Description

Badhuiskuil is a good place to observe breeding gulls. You see a lot of European Herring Gull nesting in the dunes and Great Black-backed Gull bathing in the lake. There are always Greylag Goose swimming in the lake. And plenty of other birds can fly by here. Good place also for Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper and Common Greenshank during migration.

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Nederlands: De Badhuiskuil is een meer in de duinen: door het winnen van zand is een groot gat ontstaan dat vervolgens onder water kwam te staan. Dit is een goede plek om broedende meeuwen te observeren. Je ziet veel European Herring Gull nestelen in de duinen en Great Black-backed Gull baden in het meer. Er zwemmen vrijwel altijd Greylag Goose in het meer. En er kunnen hier nog tal van andere vogels voorbij vliegen. Goede plek ook voor Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper en Common Greenshank tijdens de vogeltrek.

Details

Access

Badhuiskuil is located at Badweg in Midsland aan Zee. The viewpoint is directly beside the road and accessible by bike.

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Nederlands: De Badhuiskuil ligt aan de Badweg vlakbij het strand in Midsland aan Zee. Het uitzichtpunt ligt direct aan de weg en is per fiets en te voet toegankelijk.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Dunes

Conditions

Sandy , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer , All year round

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

On the platform is a little statue of Dr. Victor Westhoff. A famous Dutch botanist.

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Nederlands: Op het perron staat een beeldje van Dr. Victor Westhoff. Een bekende Nederlandse botanicus.

Links

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Map

Top 5 birds

Great Black-backed Gull
1. Great Black-backed Gull
(Larus marinus)
European Herring Gull
2. European Herring Gull
(Larus argentatus)
Common Greenshank
3. Common Greenshank
(Tringa nebularia)
Wood Sandpiper
4. Wood Sandpiper
(Tringa glareola)
Green Sandpiper
5. Green Sandpiper
(Tringa ochropus)

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Place to stay

Special Birdingplaces Offer: Hotel De Walvisvaarder

Island of Terschelling  >  Netherlands

Hotel – Restaurant de Walvisvaarder has been combining informality with hospitality for more than 50 years. Perfectly centrally located for bird watching on the beautiful island of Terschelling. Close to mudflats, beach, forest and polder. In the hotel, freedom and casualness are combined with hospitality, which brings people back to Terschelling every year. The converted farm in the little village of Lies is an ideal base from which to explore the island. After a day of bird watching or a long walk on the beach, you can enjoy a drink at our bar or on our terrace. When it is a bit colder outside, the fireplace burns in the evening. Cosy, enjoy, a second home….

Offer

10% discount on the room rate + free rental bike with 7 gears. If you book between mid-November and mid-March, you will even receive a 15% discount on the room rate (+ free bike rental). This discount is not valid during the Christmas holidays. Mention 'Birdingplaces Offer' when booking.

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