Description
Located South of Culemborg near the small village of Tricht, the "Nieuwe Hoeven" is a fairly small area consisting of a semi open landscape with pastures and damp meadows, surrounded by forests. Small reedbeds are located on the eastern side of the area. Especially in Spring and during migration in both Spring and Autumn, many species of songbird and wader can be seen here.
The fairly wet meadows are a great spot for species like Чибис, Травник and Большой веретенник. Болотный лунь can often be seen hunting above these pastures. Some parts of the area are very wet, which make them a great spot for migrating waders, like Черныш and Большой улит. Multiple pairs of Малый зуёк can be seen here. Besides waders, it's a great spot for observing Горный конёк.
The small reedbeds on the eastern side of the area are a good spot for Тростниковая овсянка, Варакушка and Тростниковая камышевка. Sometimes Водяной пастушок can be heard too and, with a bit of luck, a Погоныш shows up.
The area is also great for foraging Белый аист and in winter, fairly large numbers of Большая белая цапля and geese can be seen here too.
Details
Access
The area is easy accessable due to the broad gravel road that leads through the area. There's a parking spot on the eastern side of the area.
