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Ourthe Lavacherie

Wallonia  >  Belgium

This fast flowing stretch of the Ourthe River is a very reliable place for Pescărel negru. It also features other typical Ardennes forest species.

Added* by Bastiaan
Most recent update 23 februarie 2024

Description

A fast flowing stretch of the Ourthe. A reliable place for Pescărel negru. And beavers. Features also many other common forest species of the Ardennes including tits (Pițigoi de munte, Pițigoi sur, Pițigoi de brădet). Although nearby Cojoaică de pădure is common, here I only had Cojoaică cu degete scurte. In spring try your luck with Pitulice sfârâitoare.

Details

Access

Pescărel negru can often be found along the river near the car park. You can choose a circular trail for a little more diversity. De route shown on the map is 4,3 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , River

Conditions

Hilly , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Links

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

birdingplace
bird
hide/platform
lookout tower
parking
point of interest
restaurant/café
viewpoint
visitor centre
Route
500 m

Top 5 birds

Other birds you can see here

Comments & Tips

Corine (2023-07-02)

Good place for Pescărel negru. I only walked the first part of the path because I wanted to see the Pescărel negru. It is indeed right in the first part of the river from the parking lot. This one was not foraging, but washing itself. So also look at the tree roots on the edge of the Ourthe. It's less noticeable there.

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Goeie plek voor de waterspreeuw. Ik heb alleen het eerste stukje van het pad gelopen omdat ik graag de waterspreeuw wilde zien. Die zit inderdaad meteen in het eerste deel van de rivier vanaf de parkeerplaats. Deze was niet aan het fourageren, maar zichzelf aan het wassen. Dus kijk ook vooral op de boomwortels aan de rand van de Ourthe. Daar valt ie minder snel op.

Ben De Mits (2024-02-23)

Op het einde van het pad aan het water zat een koppel waterspreeuwen. Magnifiek om te zien. En om het plaatje helemaal te maken hoorde ik bij het vallen van de avond ook nog een Oehoe op de berg roepen!

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