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Description
The Rußweiher fishponds complex consists of 4 lakes. The Große Rußweiher pond is home to a large colony of Dankasirály and breeding pairs of Feketenyakú vöcsök. On the large open water surfaces üstökösréce, Barátréce and Kontyos réce are common. At the smaller pond Rußlohweiher to the north, in addition to various ducks, there is a breeding ground for the Barna rétihéja. A Halászsas breeds at the pond Häusleweiher. Large numbers of Bütykös hattyú, Kanadai lúd and Nílusi lúd can often be found here. The pond Paulusweiher has completely silted up to form a low moor and is overgrown with reeds. Here Tövisszúró gébics, Sárszalonka and Barkóscinege can be observed.
Details
Access
Getting there by train and bus is possible, but the frequency is bad. The best way is to come by car via the B470. A parking lot for hikers is located to the left after Großkotzenreuth, and another parking lot directly at the large Rußweiher pond. Click on a P in the map to get directions to the parking place of your choice. Access by bike is possible, but not all paths are open to bikes.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Lake , Moors/heathlandConditions
Flat , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Spring migrationRoute
Narrow trail , Wide path , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
The Russweiher is a protected area. You are not allowed to leave the paths may. This is also not necessary, as there are observation platforms at all interesting points.