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Oostende Spuikom

Flanders  >  Belgium

A brackish to saline water body near the coast, providing varying numbers of coastal birds and often some surprises.

Añadido* por Bastiaan
Última actualización 4 enero 2021

Descripción

The Spuikom is a brackish water body, originally build for flushing the Oostende harbor (but never used for it). Located close to the coast, it attracts a lot of coastal birds and often provides nice views of birds which are otherwise to be seen at a far distance at sea. From fall to spring the Spuikom can attract many species of waterbirds. Often Porrón Osculado, Somormujo Lavanco, Zampullín Común and Focha Común are common. Over the last years it has also proven to be a good place for species such as Porrón Bastardo, Éider común, Negrón común, Negrón especulado, Pato Havelda, Serreta Grande, Serreta Mediana, Serreta Chica, Somormujo Cuellirrojo, Zampullín Cuellinegro, Zampullín Cuellirrojo, Falaropo Picogrueso, Colimbo Chico, Colimbo Grande, Colimbo Ártico. Checking the Oyster Breeder often yields Martín Pescador Común and waders (Avefría Europea, Vuelvepiedras Común and others), and Charrán Común during breeding season.

Viewing conditions can be challenging, especially when it is windy. Often the ducks are in the middle of the water body. The Spuikom is used for recreation (mainly sailing), which can disturb the birds. During winter recreation is not allowed in some zones, leaving always some quiet places for birds.

Detalles

Accesso

There are different parking opportunities nearby. Depending on wind, weather and where other people have found birds you can choose to park near the Vicognedijk, near the Oyster grower, or near the Polderstraat. Walking around the Spuikom takes ~4km and is a good option when it is not too cold.

Terreno y habitat

Lago

Condiciones

Plano , Pantanoso , Sin sombra , Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno

Ruta

Camino pavimentado

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

It is worth checking Waarnemingen.be and eBird to check which species have been seen recently, as the birds present vary a lot. See the links below.

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