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Sint Laurense Weihoek

Zeeland  >  Netherlands

A fairly large open area consisting of wet meadows and pastures; a great spot for migratory birds and typical breeding species of the meadow landscape.

Added* by Anya
Most recent update 4 December 2022

Description

Sint Laurense Weihoek is located just north of Middelburg and consists of wet meadows and pastures in a fairly large area. During migration, this area is of importance for migrating waders and other migratory birds, like Eurasian Curlew, Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit, Avocet, Wood Sandpiper, Ruff, Grey Plover, European Golden Plover, Little Egret, Eurasian Spoonbill and the occasional Garganey. Also rare species tend to be drawn to this area, like Dotterel, Black-winged Stilt and White-winged Tern. In winter, large numbers of Eurasian Wigeon and Barnacle Goose can be seen on the pastures and often a flock of Bewick's Swan is present. Little Ringed Plover breeds here, just like Eurasian Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Black-tailed Godwit and Northern Lapwing.

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Nederlands: Sint Laurense Weihoek ligt net ten noorden van Middelburg en bestaat uit natte weilanden en weilanden in een vrij groot gebied. Tijdens de trek is dit gebied van belang voor trekkende steltlopers en andere trekvogels, zoals Eurasian Curlew, Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit, Avocet, Wood Sandpiper, , Grey Plover, European Golden Plover, Little Egret, Eurasian Spoonbill en af en toe een Garganey. Ook zeldzame soorten worden door dit gebied aangetrokken, zoals Dotterel, Black-winged Stilt en White-winged Tern. In de winter zijn er grote aantallen Eurasian Wigeon en Barnacle Goose te zien op de weilanden en vaak is een groep Bewick's Swan aanwezig. Little Ringed Plover broedt hier, net als Eurasian Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Black-tailed Godwit en Northern Lapwing.

Details

Access

You can observe the meadows and pastures from the road by car or by bike. Several quiet polder roads (Stenen Kruisweg, Buttingseweg and Zandvoortseweg) are ideal observing locations. Park there and walk along these little roads. The birds are used to visitors and often stay put.

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Nederlands: Je kunt de weilanden vanaf de weg met de auto of met de fiets goed bekijken. Diverse rustige polderwegen (Stenen Kruisweg, Buttingseweg en Zandvoortseweg) zijn ideale kijklocaties. Parkeer daar en loop langs deze kleine weggetjes. De vogels zijn gewend aan bezoekers en blijven vaak op hun plek.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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