Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)Woodland anemone (Anemone nemerosa) and Lesser Celandine (Ranunculus ficaria L.)

De Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park

This National Park contains the largest area of active shifting sands in western Europe. Here, in the dunes of Loon and Drunen, the shifting sands result in an ever-changing landscape. In contrast, south of the shifting sands is De Brand, an area of typical wet marsh woodland, reed vegetation and grasslands.

Park’s main features: Sand dunes and marshy woodland
Special flora: Morison’s spurry, grey hairgrass, sand sedge, sundew, wood anemone
Special fauna: American tre frog, nightjar, woodlark, natterjack, field crickets, maritime beetle, various types of bee and ichneumon fly
Recreational activities: Cycling, walking, mountain biking, horse riding, excursions
Area: 3,500 ha
Province: Noord-Brabant
Managed by: Natuurmonumenten and Het Brabants Landschap
Visitor centre: Digital information points at main entrances

 

Website: De Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park

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