Decoy house and landmark tree
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Nationaal Park Scheldevallei
Location: Berlare, Dendermonde, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium
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This picturesque little house was not a bomb house, but had several functions: the decoy man kept his equipment there and used it as a temporary storage place for captured ducks. He could warm himself by a hearth fire and during busy fishing periods he would spend the night in an alcove.
The giant poplar at this cooking house served as a beacon in the landscape: this way, approaching ducks could recognize this place from far away. Experts estimate the age of this tree at around 160 years.
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•November 11, 2024
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