Descrição
This unique place offers a panoramic view of the landscape between the rivers Schelde en Leie. In autumn there are always raptors around and it's a very good spot to watch migrating birds, especially early in the morning. Between half august and half september, there are usually Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis , Bútio-vespeiro , falcão-peregrino , peneireiro-de-dorso-malhado / peneireiro and Águia-d'asa-redonda around. Good chance to see Tartaranhão-azulado and Milhafre-real as well. It has become a famous spot to see Borrelho-ruivo , both in autumn and spring. Chasco-cinzento ,Cartaxo-nortenho and Petinha-dos-campos are also regular in migration periods. In autumnmornings, there are usually birdwatchers on the platform. From this platform, already 193 species have been seen in the last 15 years, not bad for an inland spot. There is always the possibility something unexpected turns up here.
Detalhes
Acesso
Please park on the spot indicated on the map, as driving in the area is not allowed without a permit. It is only a short walk from the parking to the lookout.
Terreno e Habitat
Planice , Agricultura , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , CampinaCondições
Plano , Arenoso , Montanhoso , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
SimBoa temporada de observação de aves
Outono , VerãoMelhor hora para visitar
Migração de outonoRota
Estrada pavimentada , Estrada não pavimentada , Caminho largo , Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
Pé , BicicletaAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
The place is best visited when wind the comes from eastern directions. Best time of the day is early mornings, for migrating songbirds, geese, waders. Raptors are usually seen as from 10 a.m. Borrelho-ruivo is usually seen in the end of august through september, most are flyovers, but staging birds are regular. Good knowledge of birdcalls is recommended here. It is a quiet place in a very busy area. Species like Búteo-calçado , Águia-pesqueira , Tartaranhão-caçador , Tartaranhão-de-peito-branco , Cegonha-branca , Coruja-do-nabal , Petinha-de-garganta-ruiva , Escrevedeira-das-neves, Escrevedeira da Lapónia ... have turned up on regular basis.
The 'lookouttower' is in this case as special installed birdwatching platform in concrete blocks which makes it comfortable to spend several hours on this spot. Please do not obstruct agricultural vehicles when parking your car.

