Descrizione
The Damvallei is located around the cross juction of the E17 and R4. Altough this natura-2000 nature reserve is mainly known for it's botanical diversity, it's also a cosy place to go birding. In the swampy woodlands it holds one of the last location in the region the see Cincia alpestre . Also Lodolaio still breeds in the area, wich you can easily see hunting dragonflies over the meadows and small ponds if you visit this location. The reed beds contain warblers like Pettazzurro , Forapaglie comune , Cannaiola and Usignolo di fiume. Around the old cottages you can see Codirosso and Pigliamosche . The biggest lake in the nature reserve contains a breeding colony of Sterna comune on artificial ponds.
Dettagli
Accesso
Parking spaces can be found at the junction between Lagen Heirweg-Hooistraat in Heusden, Bergenmeersstraat or Schoofmeersstraat in Destelbergen, at the junction between Schipgrachtstraat - Damvalleistraat or at the Meerstakkerstraat in Laarne.
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , Zona umida , Canneti , Prateria/pascolo , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Brughiere/landeCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , PaludosoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
NoBuona stagione per il BW
Primavera , EstateMiglior periodo per visitare
Migrazione primaverile , PrimaveraPercorso
Strada sterrataGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
As it is botanical a vulnerable area it is very important to stay on the tracks and don't walk freely in the meadows (even when mowed in late fall/winter).
