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Description
The Eschefelder Teiche are a nature reserve located 30 km south of Leipzig. The area consists of 8 ponds and covers an area of 270 hectares. The ponds were artificially created in the 18th century for fishing. The largest pond is the pond near Eschefeld. The ponds are an important feeding, breeding and resting area for numerous waterfowl species. The surrounding area is mainly used for agriculture. On the edge of the large pond there is the Naturschutzstation (nature conservation station) Teichhaus. It is run by NABU (BirdLife Germany) and also has a restaurant. On the banks of the large pond on the artificially created dam you can find a bird hide.
The area has a racek chechtavý colony on the largest of the 8 lakes. In the noisy colony potápka černokrká and racek černohlavý also find shelter. The most important breeding birds include bukač velký and bukáček malý, moták pochop, rákosník velký, moudivláček lužní, sýkořice vousatá, slavík obecný and slavík modráček. All these species are best observed between April and early June. Depending on the season ducks like čírka modrá, zrzohlávka rudozobá, hohol severní, morčák velký, lžičák pestrý, husice liščí and ostralka štíhlá can be seen.
During migration periods, other species arrive. orlovec říční and orel mořský are regular guests who prey on food in the waters. There are also rybák černý as well as racek malý. Another interesting group during migration is resting waders. These include čejka chocholatá, kulík říční, kulík písečný, bekasina otavní, vodouš šedý, pisík obecný, vodouš bahenní, vodouš rudonohý and jespák bojovný. Sometimes rare birds like jespák skvrnitý, vodouš štíhlý and lyskonoh úzkozobý are observed.
Details
Access
The ponds are located between the villages of Frohburg and Eschefeld, about 30 km south of Leipzig. From Frohburg train station, take bus line 254 in the direction of Altenburg. Or on foot in 25 minutes from Frohburg in the direction of Eschefeld. You can also park at the Naturschutzstation Teichhaus Eschefeld (Teichhaus 1, 04654 Frohburg). Click on the P in the map for directions. The circular walk indicated on the map is about 6 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Lake , ReedbedsConditions
WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Photo Eschefelder Teiche by Fjordfisch, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0.