Colony of Black-headed Gulls‘Corduroy path’

De Groote Peel National Park

De Groote Peel National Park is an area of peat bog featuring dry and wet heaths and peat wells. It boasts a diverse flora and fauna and is renowned for the number of bird species found there. De Groote Peel is only accessible on foot. The boardwalk trails lead the visitors into areas that would otherwise be inaccessible.

Park’s main features: Peat bog
Special flora: Cotton grass, different types of peat moss, bog rosemary, marsh gentian
Special fauna: 95 species breed here, unusual species of dragonflies and butterflies
Recreational activities: Walking, birding, excursions
Area: 1,340 ha
Province: Noord-Brabant and Limburg
Managed by: Staatbosbeheer
Visitor centre: Mijl op Zeven
Moostdijk 15
6035 RB Ospel
Tel. +31 (0)495 - 641497

 

Website: De Groote Peel National Park

Northern White-faced Darter/Dragonfly ( Leucorrhinia rubicunda)