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Westerplas bird hide

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Westerplas bird hide

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    Location: Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, Netherlands

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    June 4, 2020

    Hiking

    The Westerplas is one of the few places on the island with fresh water. From the viewing cabin you can clearly see how many birds make grateful use of this beautiful puddle.
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    July 16, 2020

    Cycling

    The lake is very popular with water birds because of the fresh water. There are almost all Dutch duck species, as well as spoonbills, great crested grebes, coots and seagulls. Various shy birds live deep between the reeds on the bank. The mysterious bittern is probably the most special resident.
    But there are also songbirds such as the birch siskin, the blue goblet, and the reed bunting.
    The bird observation hut on Westerplas was opened in 2008.
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    August 10, 2019

    Cycling

    Worthwhile stop on a bike ride.
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    1. Dutch Royal Touring Club Rondje Schier - National Park Schiermonnikoog

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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