Haringvreter, Desert island in Veerse Meer lake, Netherlands.
Haringvreter is a forested island in the Veerse Meer lake with trees and dense undergrowth throughout its area. The island can be reached by boat and contains natural habitats for plants and animals.
Before the Veerse Gat strait was closed in 1961, this area was a sandbank where seals lived. The closure transformed the landscape and created new habitats for other animal species.
The name comes from an older era when seals lived here and fishermen valued the waters around it. Today the island serves as home to animals and provides shelter for many migratory species.
Visitors can moor their boats at two docking piers and stay for up to 24 hours. It helps to check water conditions before arriving and bring proper boat equipment.
The island is home to around 700 fallow deer that roam freely. It also becomes a winter shelter for tens of thousands of migratory birds from northern regions.
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