Huizerpier

Utrecht > Netherlands

The pier that protrudes into lake Gooimeer near Huizen is a beautiful spot to watch water birds and reed birds.

Added* by Klaas Geveke
Most recent update 5 desember 2022

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Description

The pier that protrudes far into the Gooimeer at Huizen has reed land and enclosed water parties. It is a beautiful area for waterfowl and reed birds. Birds you can see there are Gråhegre, Skjeggmeis, Cettisanger, Vannrikse, Toppdykker and Dvergdykker.

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Nederlands: De pier die bij Huizen ver het Gooimeer in steekt heeft rietland en ingesloten water partijen. Het is een mooi gebied voor watervogels en rietvogels. Vogels die je er kunt zien zijn Gråhegre, Skjeggmeis, Cettisanger, Vannrikse, Toppdykker en Dvergdykker.

Details

Access

Park in the harbor or at nearby sports fields. From there explore the area on foot.

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Nederlands: Parkeren in de haven of bij nabijgelegen sportvelden. Vandaar het gebied te voet verkennen.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , River , Reedbeds , City/village , Lake , Plain

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Snadderand
(Mareca strepera)

2. Brunnakke
(Mareca penelope)

3. Krikkand
(Anas crecca)

4. Toppand
(Aythya fuligula)

5. Knoppsvane
(Cygnus olor)

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