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Weijerkens

Noord Brabant  >  Netherlands

The Weijerkens is a small nature reserve of approximately 35 hectares in the Kempen. It is located near the village of Weebosch.

Added* by Freek Lemmens
Most recent update 30 december 2022

Description

The Weijerkens is a nature reserve with small-scale grassland and various seasonal fields. It is surrounded by pine forests. The grassland vegetation present in the Weijerkens is characterized by a mosaic of herb-rich grasslands. In 2022, 26 species have been identified as breeding birds, including Fürj, Erdei pacsirta, Mezei pacsirta, Tövisszúró gébics, Erdei pityer, Mezei poszáta, cigánycsuk and Citromsármány.

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Nederlands: De Weijerkens is een natuurgebied van ongeveer 35 hectare met kleinschalig grasland en diverse seizoensakkers. Het ligt omringd door dennenbossen. In de Weijerkens worden aanwezige graslandvegetaties gekenmerkt door een mozaïek van kruidenrijke graslanden. In 2022 zijn 26 soorten als broedvogel vastgesteld waaronder Fürj, Erdei pacsirta, Mezei pacsirta, Tövisszúró gébics, Erdei pityer, Mezei poszáta, cigánycsuk en Citromsármány.

Details

Access

Go to the village of Weebosch. In Weebosch, follow Sint Gerardusweg to the hamlet of De Pielis. The walking route shown on the map is about 5 km.

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Nederlands: Ga naar het dorpje Weebosch. Volg in Weebosch de Sint Gerardusweg naar het buurtschapschap de Pielis. De rondwandeling die op de kaart is weergegeven is ongeveer 5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland , Plain , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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