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Description
Geltinger Birk nature reserve has a total area of 773 hectares and is protected since 1934. The area has has a big diversity of habitats with salt marshes, dunes, sand and gravel-covered beaches, a small oak grove and shallow water areas - the Geltinger Noor, as well as a seagrass meadow extending about 1,000 m into Geltinger Bay. Over the course of a year, around 200 species of birds can be observed, including White-tailed Eagle, which is seen almost every day. The more than 90 species of breeding birds include Common Crane, Garganey, Red-breasted Merganser, Little Tern, Red-backed Shrike and Whinchat.
Other birds that can be observed in the area are Bluethroat , European Stonechat, Eurasian Spoonbill, Pink-footed Goose, Northern Pintail, Common Eider, Common Ringed Plover, Common Scoter, Rock Pipit, Brent Goose, Western Marsh Harrier and Dunlin. During spring migration, in addition to migratory birds of prey, waders and waterfowl, up to 50,000 passerines can be counted per day. In autumn geese, divers and, regularly, skuas can be observed at Birk-Nack, reaching the North Sea via the Flensburg Fjord.
Details
Access
Geltinger Birk is located on the north-eastern tip of Angeln, at the exit of the Flensburg Fjord. Car park at Mühle Charlotte or Falshöft. Click on a P in the map for directions to a parking. The path through the nature reserve is closed to vehicles. Observation is best on foot or by bike. Strollers are possible.
Hiking trails through the Geltinger Birk: Eule hiking trail (3 km): small circular trail without the Baltic Sea, start: Nieby. Konik hiking trail (6.2 km): around the mill through the hinterland and along the fjord (only on foot!), start: Mühle Charlotte. Hochlandrind hiking trail (10.4 km): hinterland, fjord and Baltic Sea, start: Falshöft. Möwe hiking trail (13.3 km): the big tour around the Birk, start: Falshöft or Mühle Charlotte.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Sea , Reedbeds , Grassland , Beach , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migration , SpringRoute
Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
There is an information kiosk with a snack bar at the 'Mühle Charlotte' car park. There are also toilets there (also suitable for the disabled). Two herds of wild horses (Koniks) also live in the Birk, as well as numerous insects, snakes and amphibians. Information is also available at the integrated NABU (Birdlife Germany) station. ATTENTION: There are closures after the storm surge in 2023!
Links
- Naturschutzgebiet und Infohütte "Geltinger Birk"
- Sperrungen und aktuelle Wegeinformationen nach Sturmflut 2023
- www.geltinger-birk.de