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Description
The Wittenborner Heide is a nature reserve covering approximately 294 hectares. It features a diverse landscape, including dunes, dry grasslands, moors, and woodlands. The area is accessible via a good network of paths and is not overcrowded.
There is a high density of breeding and migratory birds of prey, such as the Havørn and Hvepsevåge. These birds of prey can sometimes be seen foraging over the heathland. Another large part of the reserve consists of a forest, where, for example, the Grønspætte, Sortspætte and the rare Skovsneppe breed. Ground-nesting birds of the heathland include Hedelærke and Skovpiber. In addition, many different bird species rest here during migration or can be observed during migration. Many of the bird species listed in the birdlist below can only be observed during migration, such as Vibe and Storspove.
Details
Access
NSG Wittenborner Heide is located near the towns of Bark and Wittenborn. There are parking spaces along the B 206. Cars are not allowed in the area itself. From the parkings the area is easily accessible cycling and hiking trails. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking spot. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 7,5 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Moors/heathland , Grassland , Pond , WetlandConditions
Flat , Open landscape , Sandy , DryCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
There is a bat research station located in an old house (Fledermausstation Wittenborn, indicated with 2 on the map)) in the area that people interested in bats should not miss.