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Bethunepolder

Utrecht  >  Netherlands

Varied peat meadow area with 40 hectares of reed bed, willow forest, wet grassands and meadows.

Added* by Jack
Most recent update 19 martie 2024

Description

The Bethunepolder is located between the lakes of Maarsseveense and Loosdrechtse Plassen. It is a varied peat meadow area that attracts many birds. Among the birds you may encounter are Cresteț pestriț, Cresteț mic, Cucuvea, Strigă, Ciuf de pădure, Uliu porumbar, Cârstel de baltă, Sitar de mal, Fluierar cu picioare roșii, Rață cârâitoare and Piciorong.

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Nederlands: De Bethunepolder ligt ingeklemd tussen de Maarsseveense- en Loosdrechtse Plassen. Het is een gevarieerd veenweidegebied met 40 hectare rietveld, wilgenbos, plas-drasgebieden en weilanden. Vogels die je er kunt tegenkomen zijn onder meer Cresteț pestriț, Cresteț mic, Cucuvea, Strigă, Ciuf de pădure, Uliu porumbar, Cârstel de baltă, Sitar de mal, Fluierar cu picioare roșii, Rață cârâitoare en Piciorong.

Details

Access

Parking is possible along the roads. The area is easy to explore on foot or by bike. Most beautiful parts: Veenkade-Noord, Meeuwenseweg, Middenweg from Landweg westwards, footpath around the Veenderij (reed area).

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Nederlands: Parkeren kan langs de wegen. Het gebied is goed te lopen of fietsend te verkennen. Mooiste delen: Veenkade-Noord, Meeuwenseweg, Middenweg vanaf Landweg westwaarts, voetpad om de Veenderij (Rietgebied).

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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