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Oberwil Ziegelei

Basel-Landschaft  >  Switzerland

Wetland with surrounding fields and hedges near Basel.

Added* by Christoph Hunz
Most recent update 18 februar 2024

Description

Oberwil Ziegelei is a fenced nature reserve with several ponds on a former brick quarry. Pasture is naturally trimmed by Highland cattle. Exciting observations are possible all year round. In winter waders sometimes visit the area. Otherwise spring and autumn migration. The ponds and surrounding fields and hills attract birds like Enkeltbekkasin, Dobbeltbekkasin, Svaleklire, Engpiber, Sanglærke, Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl, Trane, Rørspurv, Gulspurv, Grønsisken, Spurvehøg, Hvepsevåge, Skovsneppe and Krikand.

Details

Access

From Basel towards Oberwil BL. At the roundabout in the town center turn towards Allschwil. Park after approx. 500 m at the parking lot of the Gymnasium Oberwil. Cross the street and you're already there. With public transport from Basel SBB, take tram no. 10 in the direction of Rodersdorf. In Oberwil center change to bus line 47 in the direction of Allschwil. Two stops go to Oberwil Gymnasium. Good accessibility also by bike.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Hilly , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Winter , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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