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Beschreibung
An impressive 260+ species have been recorded in Frauenwinkel, the most important nature reserve of Lake Zurich. The reserve consists of two reeds (beautifully named „Üsser Sack“, 1, and „Inner Sack“, 2), a large zone of shallow water (3) and two islands, Ufenau (4) and Lützelau (5), which are open to the public. The nearby Kiesinsel ("gravel island"; 6) outside of the reserve, which is home to a colony of Flußseeschwalbe and Lachmöwe, is also worth mentioning.
The protected meadow areas are located on a gently sloping hillside. In the upper areas, they consist of litter meadows that merge into reeds towards the lake. Thanks to the work of the Frauenwinkel Foundation, the meadows are now extensively farmed again. The main target species are the Kiebitz, which now breeds here again, and the Großer Brachvogel, which last bred in Switzerland at this location in 2006. The great pressure from recreational users and the limited size of the site (350 hectares) prevent this species from breeding. To minimise disturbances, the area is largely closed to visitors. Walls made of wide wooden planks along the path prevent the birds from noticing humans, but also prevent good observation opportunities for birdwatchers along most of the way.
In winter, the bay is the most interesting area: Brandgans, Mittelsäger, Moorente, Ohrentaucher, Samtente, Prachttaucher, Sterntaucher, and the rare Eistaucher may be spotted on the lake. Amongst the Mittelmeermöwe one might discern a Sturmmöwe, Heringsmöwe, and the rare Silbermöwe (even a Mantelmöwe returns regularly to the lake). In the reeds close to the water, Bekassine might be seen next to Großer Brachvogel and Graugans. A Kornweihe sometimes flies over the fields in search for food, and a Raubwürger perches on the bushes.
In the breeding season, Eiderente, Flußseeschwalbe, Knäkente, Schwarzkopfmöwe, and Zwergmöwe (although non-breeding) can be observed on the lake. A Schwarzkehlchen or a Neuntöter might sit in the bushes, and Drosselrohrsänger breeds in the reeds. The main attractions are, of course, Großer Brachvogel and Kiebitz with its spectacular courtship flights.
Apart from those two species and the Bekassine, waders are relatively rare, but Waldwasserläufer, Alpenstrandläufer, Kampfläufer, Grünschenkel, and Rotschenkel are possible to see during migration, and Flußuferläufer practically year-round. Yet, other places in the area are better suited for migration watch (see, for example, the entry "Stampf Rapperswil-Jona").
Amongst the rarities found here, Thorshühnchen, Triel, Uferschnepfe, and Weißflügel-Seeschwalbe are most notable; Zwergscharbe spent several months here in 2000, 2002 und 2012.
Details
Zugang
Frauenwinkel is best reached by public transport: the train station Pfäffikon (coming from Zurich) is right next to the start of the path, the train station Hurden (coming from Rapperswil) is near the other end. If arriving by car, you can either park at Pfäffikon train station or Seedamm Hotel, but the parking lots might be busy.
The area can be explored on foot, wheelchair or by bike. The path leads alongside the road and railroad track. Most of the time, the wooden planks obstruct the view, though. Ufenau island can be reached by cruise ship from April onwards or by boat taxi (see the link), Lützelau can be reached by shuttle from June through September (booking in advance necessary, see the link).
Terrain und Habitat
Feuchtgebiet , Schilfflächen , Landwirtschaft , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Grasland, Wiesen , SeeBedingungen
FlachRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
Möglicherweise hilfreichGute Beobachtungszeit
GanzjährigBeste Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahr , WinterRoute
Normaler WegSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
EinfachErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , Fahrrad , RollstuhlBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinLinks
- Ample information on the area by Frauenwinkel Foundation (German)
- Wikipedia-entry on the area
- How to get to Ufnau island
- How to get to Lützelau island