Beschreibung
The Blankensee can be overlooked best from a boardwalk near the village of the same name. Close views of Bartmeise and Teichrohrsänger, with luck also Beutelmeise, are possible from the boardwalk (no scope needed). Rohrdommel is often seen flying out of the reeds near the boardwalk, especially in winter. An occupied Fischadler nest can be seen from the boardwalk in summer.
Thousands of ducks and geese are on the lake in winter. Zwergsäger, Gänsesäger and Schellente give good views. Others are Tafelente, Reiherente, Pfeifente and Schnatterente. Seeadler is regularly seen. The most common large gull is Steppenmöwe.
May is the month for Trauerseeschwalbe. With luck you can get Weißflügel-Seeschwalbe and Weißbart-Seeschwalbe, too. Other good birds in spring are Schwarzhalstaucher, Spießente and big flocks of swallows.
Walking through the village (Girlitz, Weißstorch), make sure to have a look for Eisvogel along the river Nieplitz.
On the walk to the tower in the north you pass the small lake Seechen (diminutive of lake "See"). Chances are good for Schellente, Zwergtaucher and Rothalstaucher. From the tower you overlook the wetlands of the Ungeheuerwiesen. A breeding Fischadler, Kiebitz, Bekassine and with luck Wiedehopf can be seen. In winter Kranich, Goldregenpfeifer and northern geese are typical species. Raubwürger is regurlarly seen in the open winter landscape.
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Zugang
You can get to Blankensee (Trebbin) by car, bus or bicycle. There is no useful train connection. There are two free car parks in the village of Blankensee from where it is best to walk to the observation points. The boardwalk is wheelchair-accessible.


