Beschrijving
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 Matkop . Also Boomvalk 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 Blauwborst , Rietzanger , Kleine Karekiet and Cetti's Zanger. Around the old cottages you can see Gekraagde Roodstaart and Grauwe Vliegenvanger . The biggest lake in the nature reserve contains a breeding colony of Visdief on artificial ponds.
Details
Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
Bos , Wetland , Rietvelden , Grasland/weide , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Veen/heideOmstandigheden
Vlak , NatRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
NeeWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Lente , ZomerToptijd voor dit gebied
Voorjaarstrek , LenteRoute
Onverharde wegZwaarte wandeling
GemiddeldToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
JaExtra info
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).
