21-Mar-2026
Beautiful walk, but unfortunately no sea eagle spotted. Only wild gooses.
The Markiezaatsmeer is a large, quiet wetland with extensive reed beds, shallow, food‑rich water and the protected Natura‑2000 status.
Yes, white‑tailed eagles (sea eagles) are present at the Markiezaatsmeer near Bergen op Zoom. In recent years, the area has even hosted successful breeding pairs, making it one of the best places in the southern Netherlands to see these impressive birds.
Characteristics of the sea eagle is a wingspan up to 2.4 meters, large yellow beak, a dark brown body, white tail and low, powerful wingbeats
