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Vijvers van Zevenbronnen

Vlaams-Brabant  >  Belgium

Small green area with meadows, forest and most notably some marshland around a number of fishing ponds.

Added* by Jens Goos
Most recent update 14 avgust 2023
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Description

The ponds of Zevenbronnen are located in between a large residential area to the north, farmland to the south and woodland to the east and west. The site attracts a great number of birds. Breeding birds include Srednji detlić, Barski petlovan, Potočna pliska, Jastreb, Crna žuna and Vodomar . During migration, rarities like Ribar can be seen using Zevenbronnen as a staging area.

Details

Access

De vijvers van Zevenbronnen are located 15 km south of Brussels. The best way to explore the site is on foot. On most trails, cycling is not allowed or simply impossible. Cars can be parked in the street. Click on the P in the map for directions. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 2 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Agriculture , Forest , Lake

Conditions

Hilly , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration , Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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