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Bölsdorfer Haken

Sachsen-Anhalt  >  Germany

This beautiful nature reserve is a flat and wet area and part of the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve with lots and lots of birds.

Added* by Nadine Rieger
Most recent update 10 October 2024

Description

Bölsdorfer Haken is a wonderful flat and wet area where you can see lots of geese, ducks, herons, waders, birds of prey (including White-tailed Eagle), storks (including Black Stork), Common Crane, most commonly during migration season (spring/ autumn). The area has a bird observation tower, which gives you perfect view to the wetlands of the Elbe river and lots and lots of birds. From the end of April, Common Nightingale sings and Golden Oriole whistle in the small floodplain forest directly adjacent.

Details

Access

Bölsdorfer Haken is located west of the town of Jerichow, and east of the village of Bölsdorf. You can park your car in Bölsdorf. Press P on the map for directions. From the village of Bölsdorf you have to walk to the area as only agricultural vehicles are allowed.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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