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Cassonsgrat

Graubünden  >  Switzerland

Watching Mornellregenpfeifer on their migratory stopover in a spectacular mountain panorama.

Hinzugefügt* von Peter Wittemann
Zuletzt aktualisiert 10 Januar 2025

Beschreibung

The Sardona Tectonic Arena offers an outstanding panorama in the Graubünden Alps. Among ornithologists, the Cassonsgrat (Fil de Cassons) owes its claim to fame to the yearly return of a rare migratory bird: the Mornellregenpfeifer regularly stops here on its journey from its northern breeding grounds. Breeding attempts have also been noted, but the species can only be reliably observed during autumn migration to the south. While the first birds arrive as early as mid-August, the best time to observe them is from the end of August to mid-September. The birds are not very shy. However, you should never approach them. They usually come to you on their own, sometimes within a few metres of the observer.

During this period, other migrants also occasionally cross the ridge, such as Rohrweihe and Wespenbussard. Wiesenweihe, Sumpfohreule, Brachpieper, and Rotkehlpieper have also been observed, but only very rarely. A look at the sky is usually worthwhile: Wanderfalke, Steinadler and, sparsely, Bartgeier can be seen. The picture is completed by local birds such as Alpenschneehuhn, Alpenbraunelle, Mauerläufer, Schneesperling, and Zitronenzeisig.

Details

Zugang

The departure point for reaching the Cassonsgrat is Flims. A new gondola lift is currently being built there, which will provide direct access to the Cassonsgrat from summer 2025 (see link below). It is to be hoped that appropriate visitor management will preserve the value of the natural area. Until the new gondola lift opens, the Segneshütte offers a good starting point for a hike into the area.

Terrain und Habitat

Berg

Bedingungen

Gebirgig , Felsig

Rundweg

Nein

Ist ein Spektiv nützlich?

Nein

Gute Beobachtungszeit

Sommer , Herbst

Beste Beobachtungszeit

Herbstzug

Route

unbefestigte Straße , Schmaler Pfad

Schwierigkeitsgrad der Tour

Durchschnittlich

Erreichbarkeit

zu Fuß

Beobachtungshütten oder -türme

Nein

Links

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Karte

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