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Description
The lake Erlachsee is completely fenced to protect the birds. But an observation cabin at the southern shore offers good opportunities for bird spotting without causing disturbance. In addition, on the western shore the surrounding footpath also at one point allows a view on the lake.
Several gravel islands were created especially as breeding places for the Little Ringed Plover, however, they don't seem to have nested there, at least not in recent years. In contrast, Great Crested Grebe, Great Cormorant, Grey Heron, Yellow-legged Gull, Tufted Duck, Mandarin Duck, Greylag Goose, Canada Goose and Eurasian Coot can be seen regularly. With a bit of luck, you will also spot Common Kingfisher, Northern Shoveler, Common Sandpiper, Great Egret, Little Grebe and others.
The surrounding Oberwald forest offers further opportunities for observations of for example Black Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Eurasian Green Woodpecker and Long-tailed Tit.
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Access
Erlachsee Oberwald is located only 3 km south of the city of Karlsruhe. The lake is easily accessible on foot or by bike on well-maintained paths. The circular route around the lake is about 1,7 km.