Description
The 12 hectares of the area consist of four former fish ponds in the Molenbeek valley. The ponds have been managed in a nature-friendly way for ten years. They are a good place to make the first spring observations of Corcodel mic , Corcodel mare , Pescăraș albastru , Lăcar de stuf , Cormoran mare . During the winter half-year, in addition to modest numbers of Rață moțată, Rață cu cap castaniu, Rață mică are present. Other species are seen to a lesser extent Rață pestriță, Rață lingurar, Rață cârâitoare , Stârc pitic.
In recent years many rareties were seen during migration, like Corcodel cu gât negru, Corcodel cu gât roșu, Buhai de baltă, Boicuș, Rață neagră ,Stârc galben.
Details
Access
By car: Park Abbey, Abdij van Park 7, 3001 Leuven. And then walking. The circular route (see the map) is about 2.5 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Lake , Reedbeds , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , River , AgricultureConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Winter , SpringBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
- Recent bird sightings in the area on Waarnemingen.be
- ABDIJ VAN ’T PARK (in dutch)
- See & do at Park Abbey
