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Geitenberg Raptor Watchpoint

West-Vlaanderen  >  Belgium

The raptor lookout and visual migration watchpoint 'De Geitenberg' is a great place to visit in the autumn between half august and half november.

Aggiunto* da Ignaas Robbe
Ultimo aggiornamento 15 giugno 2023
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Descrizione

This unique place offers a panoramic view of the landscape between the rivers Schelde en Leie. In autumn there are always raptors around and it's a very good spot to watch migrating birds, especially early in the morning. Between half august and half september, there are usually Falco di palude , Falco pecchiaiolo , Falco pellegrino , Gheppio and Poiana around. Good chance to see Albanella reale and Nibbio reale as well. It has become a famous spot to see Piviere tortolino , both in autumn and spring. Culbianco ,Stiaccino and Calandro are also regular in migration periods. In autumnmornings, there are usually birdwatchers on the platform. From this platform, already 193 species have been seen in the last 15 years, not bad for an inland spot. There is always the possibility something unexpected turns up here.

Dettagli

Accesso

Please park on the spot indicated on the map, as driving in the area is not allowed without a permit. It is only a short walk from the parking to the lookout.

Terreno e habitat

Pianura , Terreni coltivati , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Prateria/pascolo

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano , Sabbioso , Collinoso , Paesaggio aperto

Percorso ad anello

Si

È utile un cannocchiale?

Si

Buona stagione per il BW

Autunno , Estate

Miglior periodo per visitare

Migrazione autunnale

Percorso

Strada asfaltata , Strada sterrata , Sentiero ampio , Sentiero stretto

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Difficoltà media

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

Si

Informazioni aggiuntive

The place is best visited when wind the comes from eastern directions. Best time of the day is early mornings, for migrating songbirds, geese, waders. Raptors are usually seen as from 10 a.m. Piviere tortolino is usually seen in the end of august through september, most are flyovers, but staging birds are regular. Good knowledge of birdcalls is recommended here. It is a quiet place in a very busy area. Species like Poiana calzata , Falco pescatore , Albanella minore , Albanella pallida , Cicogna bianca , Gufo di palude , Pispola golarossa , Zigolo delle nevi, Zigolo della Lapponia ... have turned up on regular basis.

The 'lookouttower' is in this case as special installed birdwatching platform in concrete blocks which makes it comfortable to spend several hours on this spot. Please do not obstruct agricultural vehicles when parking your car.

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