Kabbelaarsbank Noord - Observation point

The northern birdwatching hide in the Kabbelaarsbank nature area is a peaceful viewpoint on the Grevelingenmeer, in the middle of the Brouwersdam.

What can you expect at the northern birdwatching hide?

A lovely spot for anyone who wants to pause during a walk to watch birds and experience the quiet side of this watery nature area.

• Peaceful view over the Grevelingenmeer: From the hide, you look out over the water, the mudflats and the bird-rich shores of the Kabbelaarsbank.
• Birdwatching without disturbance: The hide is a pleasant place to observe waterbirds and coastal birds quietly. Here you may see cormorants, common terns, avocets, spoonbills and, in winter, red-breasted mergansers.
• Surprising species: In the surrounding area, sandwich terns, little egrets and sometimes even flamingos are also regularly seen. Bringing binoculars is therefore definitely recommended.
• A different side of the Brouwersdam: Here you do not experience the bustle of the beach, traffic and watersports, but rather the quiet natural side of the Grevelingenmeer, with reeds, shallow water and birds resting or foraging along the shores. Stand still for a moment, scan the open water, look along the shoreline and also pay attention to posts and sandy spots where birds like to perch.
• Special dune plants: In the dune valleys of the Kabbelaarsbank, characteristic plants grow, such as grass-of-Parnassus and centaury.

Practical information

The northern birdwatching hide is not a major attraction, but rather a charming quiet spot that makes a walk across the Kabbelaarsbank even more enjoyable.

• Along the blue route: The blue route by Staatsbosbeheer passes the birdwatching hide.
• Access: The nature area and the birdwatching hide are public and free to visit.
• Beautiful in every season: In spring, there is plenty of bird activity and you may spot coastal breeding birds such as common terns and avocets. In winter, you often see ducks and other waterbirds, while summer and late summer are especially attractive because of the flowers, butterflies and quiet woodland paths.

For anyone who enjoys birds, photography or peaceful nature, the northern birdwatching hide on the Kabbelaarsbank is a surprisingly beautiful spot in a place where many visitors mainly think of the beach and watersports.

Furthermore Kabbelaarsbank Noord is near the following sights: Kabbelaarsbank (±350 m), Kabbelaarsbank Zuid (±400 m), Aqua Mundo Port Zélande (±950 m), Zeeland Buitenland (±1,3 km) & Sailing & Surfing Centre Brouwersdam (±1,5 km).

For information

Kabbelaarsbank, Ouddorp