베를로즈‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪7‬개의 호수

연못은 1960년대에 조성되었으며, 연못 사이에는 자연스럽게 작은 버드나무 숲이 생겨났고, 이곳에는 딱따구리와 꾀꼬리 등이 둥지를 틀고 있습니다. 연못의 비교적 깨끗한 지하수는 잠자리, 물고기, 킹피셔, 가마우지, 심지어 노란뺨거북까지 매우 다양한 수생 생물을 가능하게 합니다. 연못 주변에서는 특히 늘어선 버드나무가 눈에 띕니다. 빠르게 자라지만 가지가 쉽게 부러집니다. 단단한 심재가 없기 때문에 녹색 딱따구리와 큰점박이 딱따구리와 같은 새들이 둥지를 파서 만들기에 이곳을 이용합니다. 물 바로 위로 드리워진 가지는 청둥오리와 왜가리가 쉬거나 전망을 보기에 이상적인 장소를 제공합니다.

아마도 중세부터, 그리고 확실히 17세기부터 Dormaalbeek와 Zeyp의 습한 계곡은 Attenhoven와 Rumsdorp 마을 사람들이 건초지로 사용했으며, 이것이 'Beemden'라는 이름의 유래입니다. 제2차 세계 대전 이후 토지 이용에 변화가 생겼습니다. 습한 지역은 농업에 비경제적이 되어 버려졌습니다. 건초지는 배수되어 소나 양의 목초지로 사용되었습니다. 특정 지역에는 포플러가 심어졌습니다. 이전 건초지의 흔적을 아직도 간혹 볼 수 있지만, 60년대부터 Beemden의 모습은 근본적으로 바뀌었고 현재는 약 7가지의 구별되는 생물 서식지가 있습니다. 이러한 풍부한 다양성은 야생종의 큰 다양성을 보장합니다. 습한 땅과 건조한 땅, 흐르는 물과 고인 물, 숲과 건초지 모두에서 온 유기체들이 이곳에서 편안함을 느낍니다.

A beautiful area of (only) 34.5 hectares, characterized by reed beds, cattail ponds, and pools fringed by shrubs or with open banks... These diverse habitats offer countless bird species places to forage, nest, hibernate, or rest during their migration. No fewer than 212 species have already been observed! (Source: www.natagora.be)

Today, the park is extremely overgrown, overgrown, and covered with car wrecks – we counted about twenty – and most of the park's trees are overgrown or have even become picturesque ruins that overhang the ponds or block the walking path. Solitary trees no longer stand alone; new growth plagues the entire park, disrupting the large lawn and the sightlines. However, careful clearing, a few mowings, and judicious new plantings of trees and flowering shrubs would suffice to restore the structure to its legibility and offer captivating and varied views.

1274: Heers Castle is first mentioned in a historical document. A century later, it is plundered and burned by the troops of Charles the Bold. The current castle is a result of reconstruction and dates from around 1500. The following centuries continued to be ravaged by war: the Dutch, French, and Germans all made their appearances. The De Rivière family, who had owned the castle since the 14th century, was declared bankrupt in 1757. From 1859 onward, the castle came into the possession of the Desmaisières family, who lived and enjoyed it lavishly... until the costs became too high. In the 21st century, the castle fell into complete disrepair due to conflict and lack of funds. Local volunteers launched a rescue initiative. Today, many partners are working on a new future for this impressive place steeped in history.

The most beautiful part. You can also go around some ponds. I was surprised to see so many water birds on such a relatively short and small part and to see two kingfishers sitting. A path to take some time when it is quiet and observe well.

In the midst of the large-scale cultural landscape, this area is one of the last refuges for wild animals and plants in Landen. Small willow groves spontaneously developed between the ponds, where woodpeckers and golden orioles, among others, make their nests. The relatively pure groundwater in the ponds makes a very varied aquatic life possible, ranging from the large yellow-edged water beetle to dragonflies, fish and kingfishers. The pussy willows around the ponds are particularly striking. They grow quickly, but their branches break off easily. Because they do not contain any hard heartwood, birds such as the green and the great spotted woodpecker use them to carve out their nests. The branches that hang close to the water offer ideal resting or viewing places for wild ducks and blue herons. They are especially vital for the kingfisher. Sitting on a lookout post, it hunts for rudd, sticklebacks and other aquatic animals in the water. In early summer, white foam drops sometimes fall from the pussy willows: cuckoo spit. It comes from the larvae of the foam cicada, which produce foam and hide in it. Many other insects live on the pussy willows. They are eagerly eaten by insectivorous birds such as the chiffchaff, the willow warbler and the spotted flycatcher. The bankside vegetation with bulrush, hairy willowherb and marsh sedge offers nesting opportunities for the moorhen and the coot. In summer, many dragonflies and damselflies float above and around the ponds, the most striking of which is the large emperor dragonfly. Swallows hunt for mosquitoes above the ponds. This is therefore the ideal place for a hobby to catch both a swallow and a large dragonfly. In addition to the various types of grass, you will find plants here that feel at home in a dry, calcareous environment. Striking features include the box pod, the cinquefoil and the wild marjoram. Here you can observe numerous species of butterflies in the summer. From the piled-up area you have a good view of the reed field, the breeding area of the reed warbler, the sedge warbler, the reed bunting and many other marsh birds. Wood edges screen the hayfield and the berry or nut-bearing shrubs offer shelter and food to birds such as the garden warbler, chiffchaff and jay. On the darkest parts you can sometimes find glowworms in the evening. Source: https://www.natuurpunt.be/natuurgebieden/beemden-landen

Beautiful path along the Attenhovense Beemden. On one side flanked by the Zyp that runs a little further into the Dormaalbeek. On the other side the beautiful natural meadow ponds.