De Sint-Maartensheide was once one of the last locations in Flanders where red-backed shrikes still bred. After the species had almost gone extinct, the red-backed shrike has seen a strong resurgence in recent years. The species is still present with us, and we see the population growing annually. Are you coming along to discover the red-backed shrike? During the walk, you will get to know the biotope of the species, and we have a good chance of seeing one or perhaps several.