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Vallei van de Zijpbeek

Limburg  >  Belgium

A marsh and moor area with wet and dry areas, ponds and woods. Many habitats, so also many different kinds of birds to see.

Added* by Joop Speth
Most recent update 22 elokuu 2024

Description

Vallei van de Zijpbeek (Valley of the Zijp stream) is a very differentiated area. With moors and heathland, wet and dry, with all the typical species to be expected. Among the birds you can see here are: pikkulepinkäinen, kehrääjä, kirjosieppo, harmaasieppo, sinirinta, Mehiläishaukka, nuolihaukka, palokärki, mustapäätasku, metsäkirvinen, kangaskiuru, sirittäjä and hömötiainen.

Details

Access

Access by car is difficult. No car park in the area. Easiest way is the road on the north side. (for parking see the P on the map). You have to explore the area on foot.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathland , Reedbeds , Lake

Conditions

High water possible , Sandy , Hilly , Wet , Dry

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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Map

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