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Le Signal de Botrange

Luik  >  Belgium

Located at the highest point of Belgium lies the countries largest nature reserve with the last Belgian location to see orre. Only accessible with guide.

Tillagd* av Roeland De Wilde
Senast uppdaterad 8 februari 2025

Beskrivning

All somewhat passionate Belgian birders have been on this platform as it is the only place in the country to see orre. Although there is also a dark side as this population is on the brink of extinction. In 2016 less then 5 individuals remain, but since then conservation efforts are made as some Swedish birds are relocated to the area between 2017 and 2021 (around 20 individuals per year). ​They remain year-round on this location, altough the best months to see them are by far late February, March and April. During these periods it's possible to observe the courtship behavior of the males and often the females sit quite high in the trees. The best chance to see them is very early in the morning at dawn. Note that nowadays the area is only accessible with a guide.

Even if you don't manage to see them it's a very good location to see blå kärrhök , Varfågel , korp , röd glada , Trana (only during migration periods, they do not breed in Belgium), domherre, törnskata , trädpiplärka and svart stork.

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Tillgänglighet

A lot of parking space is available at 'Le signal the Botrange'. Click on the P in the map to get directions. It's possible to walk around the area, although the best place to observe birds is at the wooden platform. Note that the area is only accessible with a guide.

Terräng och habitat

Hed , Spridda träd och buskar , Platå , Platt

Förhållanden

Öppet landskap

Rundtur

Ja

Tubkikare behövs?

Ja

Bästa säsong för skådning

Vår

Bästa tid för ett besök

Vårsträck , Vår , Höststräck

Rutt

Grusväg , Bred stig

Hur ansträngande vandring

Lätt vandring

Nås

Till fots

Fågeltorn / plattform

Ja

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