Descrizione
600 Hectares of nature reserve in a 1000 Hectares nature complex. The area is easily accesible and has a wide variation of natural habitats.
The larger fens attract migrating waders and waterfowl, Pettegola, Pantana and Piovanello pancianera to name a few. Several pairs of Succiacapre breed on the moors, Torcicollo and Culbianco pass by on their migration. In the forest areas Picchio nero and Picchio rosso mezzano can be seen together with the more common woodpeckers. A few pairs of Balia nera still breed here. Birds of prey such as Falco pellegrino, Lodolaio, Astore and Falco pecchiaiolo breed in or around the area. Recently a pair of Corvo imperiale was added to the list of birds breeding in the area.
During the autumn migration the migration counting station is manned almost daily throughout September and October and vistors are always welcome to admire the spectacle of thousands of finches, pipits, trushes and, on good days, tens to sometimes a few hundred Poiana passing on their way south. Even rarities such as Aquila di mare and Aquila anatraia maggiore have passed over the counting station in recent years.
During autumn and winter Peppola and Crociere comune are quite common guests. Averla maggiore passes by but is not a regular guest.
Dettagli
Accesso
There are 2 main parking spots, one is on Herseltsebaan 2, 3271 Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, close to the Abbey of Averbode. The other is on 22R5+CF Tessenderlo (Google Maps Pluscode).
The area is best explored on foot, there are a multitude of hiking trails laid out and clearly marked.
Terreno e habitat
Brughiere/lande , ForestaCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Collinoso , SabbiosoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Autunno , PrimaveraMiglior periodo per visitare
Migrazione autunnale , PrimaveraPercorso
Strada sterrata , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , BiciclettaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
The largest Fen is called the "Munninckxsgoor", close tot he parking spot on 22R5+CF Tessenderlo, and it has a bird watching hide. A telescope is usefull, The fen has hosted Spatola, Cicogna nera, Airone bianco maggiore during summer and autumn migration. In the winter months several duck species can be observed.


