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Große Grabenniederung

West Brandenburg  >  Germany

Extensive lowland, criss-crossed by numerous ditches, in which large flood plains are formed by damming in winter and spring.

Added* by Martin Miethke
Most recent update 6 září 2021

Description

Große Grabenniederung is an area of extensively farmed lowland and an important breeding and resting area for many geese, ducks, waders and other meadow breeders.

husa běločelá and berneška bělolící rest here by the thousands in late winter, furthermore hvízdák eurasijský, ostralka štíhlá and lžičák pestrý in spring by the hundreds. The breeding birds include jeřáb popelavý, čírka modrá, čejka chocholatá, vodouš rudonohý, rákosník proužkovaný and slavík modráček. Limikoles like jespák bojovný and vodouš bahenní regularly rest on the spring migration. volavka bílá, čáp černý, orel mořský, moták pochop and sokol stěhovavý regularly use the area for foraging. In winter, nordic Geese like husta tundrová and husa běločelá can be seen, as well as labuť zpěvná, moták pilich, káně rousná, dřemlík tundrový, ťuhýk šedý and konopka žlutozobá.

Details

Access

You can explore the area from Gülpe in the northwest, from Wolsier in the north or from Parey in the south. There is a bus stop in Wolsier.

The route shown in the map consists of paved roads (the infamous “Plattenwege” of the former GDR), only the last section in front of the hut is a grassy path. From the birdwatching hide you have the best overview of the area.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , High water possible , Wet , No shadow

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter , Spring

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Important: the part of the route between Wolsier and Parey is closed to vehicles between March 15th and May 20th!

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