Description
The Nature reserve Nový rybník is an important breeding site for many reedbed birds such as Γαλαζολαίμης, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Νεροκοτσέλα, Τσιχλοποταμίδα, Σχοινοποταμίδα, Καλαμοποταμίδα, Καλαμόκιρκος, Αρκοπετείναρο or (Μεγάλο) Καλαμοτσίχλονο. On the pond itself breed many pairs of Καστανοκέφαλος Γλάρος (the only occupied place in Plzensky region), Σταχτόχηνα, (Κοινή) Φαλαρίδα, Πρασινοκέφαλη Πάπια and a few pairs of Καπακλής, Γκισάρι and Μαυροκέφαλη Πάπια. In the rural areas and meadows breed Αετομάχος, Θαμνοτριλιστής, Βαλτοποταμίδα, Θαμνοτσιροβάκος, (Κοινό) Αηδόνι, (Κοινή) Σιταρήθρα and many others.
During the spring migration you can see birds such as Καστανολαίμης, Μαυρολαίμης, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Σαρσέλα, Μαυρογλάρονο and many other species of waterfowl. In last years (Ευρωπαϊκός) Γερανός is a regular guest here, especially in spring time. In late summer and autumn there is little water, which is suitable for (Κοινό) Μπεκατσίνι, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Καλημάνα, Λασπότρυγγας and other waders. In winter Διπλοκεφαλάς is a regular visitor.
Many birds come to spend a night in the reedbed, especially in the end of summer. It is the best place in the area where to watch (Ευρωπαϊκό) Ψαρόνι murmuration (thousands of birds). You can also see σταβλοχελίδονο and Κιτρινοσουσουράδα.
Details
Access
Easily accesible by car. There is a small parking lot in the south of the pond. You can also arrive by public transport using a bus to the city of Líně and then 20 minutes walking using the unpaved road.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Mud flats , Grassland , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Flat , Wet , Open landscape , No shadowCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
The area is a nature reserve, it is not allowed to enter the vegetation along the shore. Please use the birdwatching platform.

