Beschreibung
The history of the Alter Flugplatz and its unique habitat make it an interesting place to go birding. The look and feel of the place is quite unusual: a long, open expanse of dry heath and sand grassland with an urban backdrop. The most obvious birds here are members of the Corvid family: the otherwise dominant Rabenkrähe is trumped here by good numbers of Saatkrähe, Dohle and Elster. There is usually a hovering Turmfalke or soaring Mäusebussard to be found, too.
In spring and early summer the scattered bushes and trees of the site are a good place to hear and see Gartenrotschwanz, Dorngrasmücke, Klappergrasmücke and Fitis. With a bit of luck, Neuntöter can also be seen. During spring migration, the site is well worth a visit. it is possible to see groups of Wiesenschafstelze (especially in the northern part), as well as the odd Braunkehlchen, Schwarzkehlchen, Ringdrossel or Steinschmätzer. With luck and patience, Brachpieper can also be seen here. They are rare but regular stopover visitors at this site.
Details
Zugang
The Alter Flugplatz is best accessed on foot or by bike. There are tram stops and car parks that are a short walk away. There is a good network of paths throughout the site (Please stick to the paths to avoid disturbance).
Terrain und Habitat
Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Grasland, Wiesen , Moor/Heideland , DünenBedingungen
Flach , Trocken , Offene Landschaft , Kein SchattenRundweg
JaIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahr , HerbstBeste Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahrszug , Herbstzug , FrühjahrRoute
Normaler WegSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , FahrradBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
The northern part of the area is completely fenced off and therefore offers birds the minimum level of disturbance. A small herd of donkeys graze here. This part of the site is the best place to search for Wiesenschafstelze, Steinschmätzer, Braunkehlchen and Brachpieper.


