Minkewaal - Nature

A small but lively nature reserve full of birds, located between two dikes on the southern side of the Wagejot and near the IJzeren Kaap.

What to expect at the Minkewaal

Birdwatching: In spring and summer, the area is teeming with black-tailed godwits, redshanks, shelducks, and spoonbills.
Sand martin wall: A concrete nesting wall with holes provides a home for many sand martins each year – a fascinating sight during the breeding season.
Migratory species: During migration periods, you can often spot white and yellow wagtails (including the rare northern and British varieties) and meadow pipits.
Ducks and waders: The pond attracts a wide range of species, including shovelers, gadwalls, wigeons, turnstones, and dunlins.
Peace and view: The Minkewaal is small but easy to overlook – perfect for a short stop with binoculars or a camera.

Location: The Minkewaal is located along the Lancasterdijk, south of the Wagejot and close to the IJzeren Kaap.
Accessibility: The area is not open to visitors, but it can easily be viewed from the Lancasterdijk, which is accessible to cars, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Best time to visit: Spring and summer for breeding birds; autumn and winter for overwintering ducks and waders.

Furthermore Minkewaal is near the following sights: Zandkes (±800 m), IJzeren Kaap (±1,0 km), Eendenkooi Spang (±1,4 km), St Martin’s Church (±1,5 km) & Nieuw Buitenheim (±1,6 km).

Lancasterdijk, Oosterend, Texel