What is special about Schalkwijk is that it is surrounded by water on three sides. The Spaarne meanders in the west, the Molenplas and the Meerwijkplas are in the south …

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Sacha Kuijs

November 8, 2024

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In the past, the Lage Kadijk was closed off because of the meadow birds. This closure was not always to the satisfaction of local residents. For example, in 2016 an attempt was made to prevent the closure via a petition.

The black-tailed godwit is a meadow bird and is our national bird. In addition to the black-tailed godwit, the Bird Protection Association calls the following birds farmland birds: barn swallow, yellowhammer, yellow wagtail, meadow pipit, barn owl, lapwing, quail, corncrake, partridge, oystercatcher, shoveler, little owl, redshank, skylark, white wagtail and curlew.

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Tom Spandau

December 29, 2024

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Water, water wherever you look. A paradise for water birds.

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1. Canals of Haarlem – Vijfhuizer Bridge loop from Haarlem

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2. Canals of Haarlem – St. Bavo's Church loop from Haarlem

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3. Vijfhuizer Bridge – Molenplas loop from Cruquius

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1. Canals of Haarlem – Vijfhuizer Bridge loop from Haarlem

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