Red Kite District

Oost kantons > Belgium

The Belgian district of the Oost-Kantons is one of the strongholds of Vörös kánya. This is the place to see them. And the area hosts many other birds too.

Added* by Arie Buurman
Most recent update 24 szeptember 2024

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Description

The Oost-Kantons have a big population of Vörös kánya. You can encounter this beautiful bird of prey here everywhere. When you follow the trail that is displayed on the map, you have a big chance of seeing Vörös kánya. Also other birds of prey like Héja, Karvaly and Egerészölyv. Also a chance to see Fekete gólya.

Details

Access

You can explore the area by car and you can encounter Vörös kánya almost everywhere.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland , Valley

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Vörös kánya
(Milvus milvus)

2. Fekete gólya
(Ciconia nigra)

3. Héja
(Accipiter gentilis)

4. Karvaly
(Accipiter nisus)

5. Egerészölyv
(Buteo buteo)

Other birds you can see here

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