Beschrijving
The history of the Alter Flugplatz and its unique habitat make it an interesting place to go birding. The look and feel of the place is quite unusual: a long, open expanse of dry heath and sand grassland with an urban backdrop. The most obvious birds here are members of the Corvid family: the otherwise dominant Zwarte Kraai is trumped here by good numbers of Roek, Kauw and Ekster. There is usually a hovering Torenvalk or soaring Buizerd to be found, too.
In spring and early summer the scattered bushes and trees of the site are a good place to hear and see Gekraagde Roodstaart, Grasmus, Braamsluiper and Fitis. With a bit of luck, Grauwe Klauwier can also be seen. During spring migration, the site is well worth a visit. it is possible to see groups of Gele Kwikstaart (especially in the northern part), as well as the odd Paapje, Roodborsttapuit, Beflijster or Tapuit. With luck and patience, Duinpieper can also be seen here. They are rare but regular stopover visitors at this site.
Details
Toegang
The Alter Flugplatz is best accessed on foot or by bike. There are tram stops and car parks that are a short walk away. There is a good network of paths throughout the site (Please stick to the paths to avoid disturbance).
Terrein en leefgebied
Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weide , Veen/heide , DuinenOmstandigheden
Vlak , Droog , Open landschap , Geen schaduwRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
Kan handig zijnWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Lente , HerfstToptijd voor dit gebied
Voorjaarstrek , Najaarstrek , LenteRoute
Breed padZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , FietsVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra info
The northern part of the area is completely fenced off and therefore offers birds the minimum level of disturbance. A small herd of donkeys graze here. This part of the site is the best place to search for Gele Kwikstaart, Tapuit, Paapje and Duinpieper.


