{"id":6551,"date":"2025-02-06T15:10:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T14:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denhelder.online\/?page_id=6551"},"modified":"2026-01-19T15:01:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:01:22","slug":"birdwatching","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/denhelder.online\/en\/wat-te-doen\/bezienswaardigheden\/natuur\/vogelspotten\/","title":{"rendered":"Balgzandpolder \u2013 A paradise for birds and those seeking peace and quiet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6551\" class=\"elementor elementor-6551\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3526d62d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3526d62d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2032ef28 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2032ef28\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4435dec1 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4435dec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Birdwatching<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-656bcb59 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"656bcb59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Balgzandpolder \u2013 A paradise for birds and those seeking peace and quiet  <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-797d0014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"797d0014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Balgzandpolder \u2013 Birdwatching in peace and quiet<\/strong><\/p><p>Looking to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy peace, fresh sea air, and a unique natural experience? The Balgzandpolder, on the edge of Den Helder, is a perfect spot for nature lovers who want to see birds up close. This protected nature reserve has been specifically designed as a resting and foraging area for migratory birds. During high tide in the Wadden Sea, it becomes particularly lively, and you can observe the birds undisturbed via a viewing screen.<\/p><p><strong>Admire special bird species up close<\/strong><\/p><p>In the Balgzandpolder, you&#039;ll spot species you don&#039;t see every day. Spoonbills, oystercatchers, redshanks, and various ducks are found here in large numbers. With a bit of luck, you&#039;ll even see rarer birds like the spotted redshank or greenshank. 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This five-meter-high rock provides a safe nesting site, including for sand martins that build their nests in the walls. Predators like foxes cannot reach it, allowing the birds to breed undisturbed.<\/p><p><strong>Relaxing walk with panoramic views<\/strong><\/p><p>Besides birdwatching, the Balgzandpolder is also ideal for a relaxing walk along the waterfront. The expansive views and tranquil atmosphere make it a wonderful place to fully immerse yourself in nature. 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