Beschrijving
The Kuningatar peninsula has a variety of birds species from gulls, water fowl, warblers, waders and birds of prey. It's especially great spot to spend the early mornings of the migration season. The coastal meadow of the peninsula is a protected nature reserve and it's possible to spot birds like Rietzanger , Rietgors , Bosruiter , Groenpootruiter and some snipe species. Sperwer , Havik , Torenvalk and Bruine Kiekendief also patrol the area in hopes of catching some smaller birds. Blauwe Reiger is also often seen in the area.
Grote Bonte Specht and Zwarte Specht are common woodpeckers and some birders have also seen Witrugspecht in the forest. During spring and early summer the forest of Kuningatar is filled with bird songs. You can spot Fitis , Tjiftjaf , Fluiter , Vink , Gekraagde Roodstaart , Bonte Vliegenvanger , Taigaboomkruiper , Boerenzwaluw , Tapuit , Paapje , Witte Kwikstaart and Roodborst in the area.
The furthest point of Kuningatar, on top of the rocks is a good spot for bird watching with a telescope. Birders have seen a wide variety of birds especially during migration seasons. Among the most interesting birds spotted with a telescope are Zwarte Zeekoet. Birds like Eider , IJseend , Grote Zaagbek , Middelste Zaagbek , Kuifeend , Brilduiker , Grote Canadese Gans , Knobbelzwaan , Grote Mantelmeeuw and Reuzenstern can be observed with and without binoculars too. Some lucky birders have spotted IJsvogel in the area too.
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Toegang
There's a parking place on the peninsula area.
The place is accessible by bicycle and best experienced by walking.


