Huiszwaluwenpagode - Polsbroekerdam, the Netherlands
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Becktracker
N 52° 00.021 E 004° 55.622
31U E 632285 N 5762829
An unique pagoda for swallows near the nature area Willeskop
Waymark Code: WM134DT
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Date Posted: 09/13/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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Just nord of the parking of the nature area Willeskop near Polsbroekerdam is an unique birdhouse. It is a pagoda on top of a metal pole for martlets (huiszwaluwen). The pagoda has been built in 2011 to commemmorate the 10th year anniversary of the Agarische Natuurvereniging Lopikerwaard. On a sign on the pole the text is enscribed: Deze huiszwaluwenpagode brengt architectuur en natuur samen voor bewoners en bezoekers van de Utrechtse Waarden (
This house martin pagoda brings architecture and nature together for residents and visitors of the Utrechtse Waarden).
Is this a functional box ?: Yes

Is this birdhouse for display only?: No

Is this box occupied?: It is occupied

Species: martlets

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