Descripción
The Damvallei is located around the cross juction of the E17 and R4. Altough this natura-2000 nature reserve is mainly known for it's botanical diversity, it's also a cosy place to go birding. In the swampy woodlands it holds one of the last location in the region the see Carbonero Montano . Also Alcotán Europeo still breeds in the area, wich you can easily see hunting dragonflies over the meadows and small ponds if you visit this location. The reed beds contain warblers like Ruiseñor Pechiazul , Carricerín Común , Carricero Común and Cetia Ruiseñor. Around the old cottages you can see Colirrojo Real and Papamoscas Gris . The biggest lake in the nature reserve contains a breeding colony of Charrán Común on artificial ponds.
Detalles
Accesso
Parking spaces can be found at the junction between Lagen Heirweg-Hooistraat in Heusden, Bergenmeersstraat or Schoofmeersstraat in Destelbergen, at the junction between Schipgrachtstraat - Damvalleistraat or at the Meerstakkerstraat in Laarne.
Terreno y habitat
Bosque , Humedal , Cañizos , Pradera , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , BrezalesCondiciones
Plano , PantanosoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
NoBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , VeranoMejor momento para visitar
Migración de primavera , PrimaveraRuta
Camino sin asfaltarCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pieEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
As it is botanical a vulnerable area it is very important to stay on the tracks and don't walk freely in the meadows (even when mowed in late fall/winter).
