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Heurnemeersen

Oost-Vlaanderen  >  Belgium

An old river Scheldt meander, with open grasslands and reed fields. You can find bird species such as Saz delicesi and Mavigerdan.

Added* by Björn Deduytsche
Most recent update 15 Haziran 2025

Description

The Heurnemeersen consists of a complex of an old Scheldt meander, open grasslands, reed fields with species such as Tepeli patka, Bataklık kirazkuşu, Saz Kamışçını, Mavigerdan and Saz delicesi. In the spring, when there is sufficient water on the lakes, you can see wading birds such as Kızkuşu, Döşüşkenkuş, Karakarınlı kumkuşu and Çamurçulluğu during the migration period.

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Nederlands: De Heurnemeersen is de naam van een samengesteld gebied, de Snippenweide en het Dal. Het is een complex van een oude Scheldemeander, open grasvlaktes, rietvelden met soorten zoals Tepeli patka, Bataklık kirazkuşu, Saz Kamışçını, Mavigerdan en Saz delicesi. In het voorjaar als er voldoende water staat op de plassen kan je steltlopers zien zoals Kızkuşu, Döşüşkenkuş, Karakarınlı kumkuşu en Çamurçulluğu tijdens de trekperiode.

Details

Access

The Heurnemeersen is located slightly north of the town of Oudenaarde. The area is limited accessible but can be viewed from the towpath along the river Scheldt.

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Nederlands: De Heurnemeersen ligt iets ten noorden van Oudenaarde. Het gebied is beperkt toegankelijk maar goed bekijkbaar vanaf het jaagdpad langs de Schelde.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Wetland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Wet , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Unpaved road , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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