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Oostende Spuikom

Flanders  >  Belgium

A brackish to saline water body near the coast, providing varying numbers of coastal birds and often some surprises.

Aggiunto* da Bastiaan
Ultimo aggiornamento 4 gennaio 2021

Descrizione

The Spuikom is a brackish water body, originally build for flushing the Oostende harbor (but never used for it). Located close to the coast, it attracts a lot of coastal birds and often provides nice views of birds which are otherwise to be seen at a far distance at sea. From fall to spring the Spuikom can attract many species of waterbirds. Often Quattrocchi, Svasso maggiore, Tuffetto and Folaga are common. Over the last years it has also proven to be a good place for species such as Moretta grigia, Edredone, Orchetto marino, Orco marino, Moretta codona, Smergo maggiore, Smergo minore, Pesciaiola, Svasso collorosso, Svasso piccolo, Svasso cornuto, Falaropo beccolargo, Strolaga minore, Strolaga maggiore, Strolaga mezzana. Checking the Oyster Breeder often yields Martin pescatore and waders (Pavoncella, Voltapietre and others), and Sterna comune during breeding season.

Viewing conditions can be challenging, especially when it is windy. Often the ducks are in the middle of the water body. The Spuikom is used for recreation (mainly sailing), which can disturb the birds. During winter recreation is not allowed in some zones, leaving always some quiet places for birds.

Dettagli

Accesso

There are different parking opportunities nearby. Depending on wind, weather and where other people have found birds you can choose to park near the Vicognedijk, near the Oyster grower, or near the Polderstraat. Walking around the Spuikom takes ~4km and is a good option when it is not too cold.

Terreno e habitat

Lago

Caratteristiche dell’area

Terreno piano , Paludoso , Non ombreggiato , Paesaggio aperto

Percorso ad anello

Si

È utile un cannocchiale?

Può essere utile

Buona stagione per il BW

Tutto l'anno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Inverno

Percorso

Strada asfaltata

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi , Bicicletta , Macchina

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Informazioni aggiuntive

It is worth checking Waarnemingen.be and eBird to check which species have been seen recently, as the birds present vary a lot. See the links below.

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