Beschreibung
The Westpark is a good place for watching more common birds. The pond is home to many Stockente, some Nilgans, Bläßhuhn and Teichhuhn. In the trees you can find Schwanzmeise, Gartenbaumläufer, Kleiber and Buntspecht. If you walk around the pond, it is possible to see almost all of the listed birds.
In the summer the park had a breeding pair of Kanadagans. Sometimes a Graureiher flies and lands near the water. At least in the autumn there are some Kormoran resting here. Eisvogel lives in the area, which you might be able to spot.
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Zugang
The Westpark is located west of Aachen city center. The best way to get to the Westpark is by bike or by train (the closest train station is Aachen Schanz and only 10 minutes by feet). But if you want to come by car you can park on the Welkenrather Straße. Press P on the map for directions. The best way to explore the area is by feet.

