Descrição
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 chapim-montês . Also Ógea 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 Pisco-de-peito-azul , Felosa-dos-juncos , rouxinol-dos-caniços and Rouxinol-bravo. Around the old cottages you can see Rabirruivo-de-testa-branca and Papa-moscas-cinzento . The biggest lake in the nature reserve contains a breeding colony of Andorinha-do-mar-comum on artificial ponds.
Detalhes
Acesso
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.
Terreno e Habitat
Floresta , Terras húmidas , Camas de junco , Campina , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Zonas húmidasCondições
Plano , PantanosoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
NãoBoa temporada de observação de aves
Primavera , VerãoMelhor hora para visitar
Migração da primavera , PrimaveraRota
Estrada não pavimentadaCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
PéAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
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).
