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Wadgebied Wierum

Friesland  >  Netherlands

A beautiful and quiet area on the Wadden Sea where many birds rest and can be observed.

Added* by klaas vd ploeg
Most recent update 12 Mart 2025
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Description

This natural, wild site on the Wadden Sea near the quiet village of Wierum is a nice place to watch birds. Many wading birds can be found here, such as Suna, Kervançulluğu, Poyrazkuşu and Kızılbacak. Also in spring and autumn many migratory birds can be seen, such as Alaca kirazkuşu, Sarıgagalı ketenkuşu and Mahmuzlu kirazkuşu. The village of Wierum has beautiful streets and there are also nice birds to see.

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Nederlands: Deze rustige, wilde plaats bij het rustige dorp Wierum is een leuke plek om vogels te kijken. Veel wadvogels zijn hier te vinden, zoals Suna Kervançulluğu Poyrazkuşu en Kızılbacak. Ook in het voor- en najaar zijn er veel trekvogels te zien, zoals Alaca kirazkuşu, Sarıgagalı ketenkuşu en Mahmuzlu kirazkuşu. In het dorpje Wierum zijn mooie straatjes en ook weer leuke vogels te zien.

Details

Access

The village of Wierum is located on the Wadden Sea, approximately 12 km north of the town of Dokkum. Parking is available in Wierum. Press P on the map for directions to a parking space. The walking route along the Wadden Sea shown on the map is approximately 2 km, so a total of 4 km there and back.

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Nederlands: Het Friese dorp Wierum ligt aan de Waddenzee, ongeveer 12 km ten noorden van Dokkum. Parkeren kan in Wierum. Druk op P in de kaart voor een routebeschrijving naar een parkeerplek. De wandelroute langs het wad die op de kaart is weergegeven is ongeveer 2 km, dus in totaal 4 km heen en terug.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Sea , Beach

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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