De Hamert, Nature reserve in Wellerlooi, Netherlands.
De Hamert is a nature reserve in Wellerlooi featuring dry heathlands, wet heathlands, and ponds spread across natural sand dunes. The area sits within De Maasduinen National Park and connects multiple ecosystems through its varied landscapes.
The area formed over millennia as part of the longest river dune belt in the Netherlands. This natural formation shapes the landscape and its ecological structure to this day.
Researchers documented 163 different bug species in this location, representing 30 percent of all bug species found in the Limburg province.
The reserve has several parking locations in Wellerlooi and offers a well-developed network of walking and cycling paths. The various entrance points allow flexible route planning for different abilities and time budgets.
During spring and autumn migrations, hundreds of bird species use the Heerenven pond as a resting place. A dedicated birdwatching hide offers ideal conditions for observing them during these seasonal movements.
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