Réserve Naturelle et Ornithologique de Ploegsteert

Hainaut occidental > Belgium

Old clay quarry converted into a mosaic of different habitats, being mainly marhsy wetlands.

Added* by Martin WINDELS
Most recent update 1 septembar 2025

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Description

Ploegsteert is an old clay extraction area which has been converted to a mosaic of different marshy habitats and therefore a great location for many species of birds. Especially the extensive reedbeds in the area are great for species like Barski petlovan, herons, ducks and typical reed species, such as Barska strnadica and Brkata senica. The area is a must see for Vodeni bik and Crnovrati gnjurac.

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Des bassins d'extractions, convertis en zones humides marécageuses, présentent une mosaïque de milieux. La proximité des roselières est un des atouts de ce site, propices aux rallidés, ardéidés, anatidés et passereaux paludicoles. Le site est un must pour l'observation du Crnovrati gnjurac et du Vodeni bik .... entre autres.

Details

Access

De Ploegsteert is located 15 km south of the town of Ypres, near the Belgian-French border. Access to the site is possible via the nature reserve car park. Press P on the map for directions to the car park. From the car park the site is accessible on foot.

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Réserve Naturelle et Ornithologique de Ploegsteert est située à 15 km au sud de la ville d'Ypres, près de la frontière belgo-française. L'accès au site est possible via le parking de la réserve. Le site est accessible à pied.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , 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 , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Two observation towers, an observation wall and numerous observation points along the route along the area.

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Deux observatoires, une palissade et de nombreux points d'observations jonchent le parcours.

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Top 5 birds

1. Crnovrati gnjurac
(Podiceps nigricollis)

2. Vodeni bik
(Botaurus stellaris)

3. Barski petlovan
(Rallus aquaticus)

4. Grlica
(Streptopelia turtur)

5. Mali gnjurac
(Tachybaptus ruficollis)

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