Beschreibung
The “Unterstinker” is well worth a visit even in the most dry time of the year because its water level is higher and means that a different array of species can be expected here.
The “Oberstinker” is a good place to see Säbelschnäbler, Kolbenente, Löffelente, and Sturmmöwe. The southern shore can be viewed well from two observation towers. This shore is a traditional resting place for various gulls that can sometimes be joined by Raubseeschwalbe on migration. The Mittlerer Stinkersee is usually a little less rewarding, but Säbelschnäbler and Brandgans as well as Knäkente and Löffelente are regularly observed here as well. The dirt road continues past vineyards and over a slight rise. After about 400 m, a small colony of blue iris (Iris spuria) blossoms at the end of May. Other species regularly seen in this area are: Wiedehopf, Nachtigall, Pirol and Blaukehlchen.
Details
Zugang
The starting point is a little patch of forest on the north-western shore of the “Oberstinker”, where many passerines rest between mid-April and mid-May. Wiedehopf, Grauschnäpper, Gelbspötter and Nachtigall can regularly be heard here in spring. Following the paved road to the south-east, one reaches a wheelchair-accessible observation platform , which is a great place to scan for waterbirds on the Oberer Stinkersee to the west as well as the Lettengrube to the east. The list of waders recorded here is very long!
You have the opportunity to explore four sodaponds (Oberer Stinkersee, Mittlerer Stinkersee, Unterer Stinkersee, Janischlacke) and the East coast of Lake Neusiedl (Heiligenkreuzer Koppel, Mittlere Seekoppel).
Terrain und Habitat
Feuchtgebiet , Ebene , Steppe , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Schlammflächen , Grasland, WiesenBedingungen
Flach , Trocken , Offene LandschaftRundweg
JaIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahr , Herbst , SommerBeste Beobachtungszeit
Sommer , Frühjahrszug , Frühjahr , Herbst , HerbstzugRoute
asphaltierte Straße , unbefestigte StraßeSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , Fahrrad , AutoBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
JaZusätzliche Informationen
Parking is allowed on the north end of the Oberer Stinkersee at a small forest patch (See the P on the map). You can drive on the paved road - access to the gravel roads is just allowed with bike or by walk.

