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Beschrijving
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 Brilduiker, Fuut, Dodaars and Meerkoet are common. Over the last years it has also proven to be a good place for species such as Topper, Eider, Zwarte Zee-eend, Grote Zee-eend, IJseend, Grote Zaagbek, Middelste Zaagbek, Nonnetje, Roodhalsfuut, Geoorde Fuut, Kuifduiker, Rosse Franjepoot, Roodkeelduiker, IJsduiker, Parelduiker. Checking the Oyster Breeder often yields IJsvogel and waders (Kievit, Steenloper and others), and Visdief 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.
Details
Toegang
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.
Terrein en leefgebied
MeerOmstandigheden
Vlak , Nat , Geen schaduw , Open landschapRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaarToptijd voor dit gebied
WinterRoute
Verharde wegZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , Fiets , AutoVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
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.
Links
- Recente waarnemingen van vogels in dit gebied op Waarnemingen.be
- Ebird list
- Website about the Spuikom
- Waarnemingen.be list