Description
The Zitzschner Bucht bei Zwenkau area offers a large variety of habitats (lake, shore, rocky stream, meadows, forest) and bird species. With some luck, you can spot Red-throated Diver , Black-throated Diver or Common Scoter on the water (beside the more regular waterfowl). On the shore, you may be able to find Northern Lapwing, Little Ringed Plover or Common Sandpiper, etc. At the rocky stream, you can observe species such as Northern Wheatear, European Stonechat and White Wagtail. In the meadow and forest parts, you can spot and hear Common Nightingale, Greater Whitethroat, Common Raven, Linnet, Red-backed Shrike and Eurasian Kestrel.
Details
Access
Between the Zwenkauer lake and Zitzschen, there is a parking lot (marked with a P on the map). Coming by public transport, you can use the bus stop "Zitzschen (Zwenkau), Großdalziger Str." or take the train to "Großdalzig (Zwenkau), Bahnhof". If you do the latter, it is recommended to take the bike for the remaining distance.
The area itself should be explored on foot or by bike. A circular path is theoretically possible, but you would have to walk or cycle around the Zwenkauer lake, which ist quite some distance.