) to insert bird names in your own language. The birdnames will automatically be translated for other users!
Upload images
Allowed image types are jpeg,png,gif
Max file size is 20MB
Description
Große Grabenniederung is an area of extensively farmed lowland and an important breeding and resting area for many geese, ducks, waders and other meadow breeders.
Ασπρομέτωπη Χήνα and Barnacle Goose rest here by the thousands in late winter, furthermore (Ευρωπαϊκό) Σφυριχτάρι, Ψαλίδα (του Βορά) and (Ευρασιατική) Χουλιαρόπαπια in spring by the hundreds. The breeding birds include (Ευρωπαϊκός) Γερανός, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Σαρσέλα, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Καλημάνα, Κοκκινοσκέλης, Σχοινοποταμίδα and Γαλαζολαίμης. Limikoles like Μαχητής and Λασπότρυγγας regularly rest on the spring migration. Αργυροτσικνιάς, Μαύρος Πελαργός, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Θαλασσαετός, Καλαμόκιρκος and Πετρίτης regularly use the area for foraging. In winter, nordic Geese like Tundra Bean Goose and Ασπρομέτωπη Χήνα can be seen, as well as Αγριόκυκνος, Χειμωνόκιρκος, Χιονογερακίνα, Νανογέρακο, Διπλοκεφαλάς and Twite.
Details
Access
You can explore the area from Gülpe in the northwest, from Wolsier in the north or from Parey in the south. There is a bus stop in Wolsier.
The route shown in the map consists of paved roads (the infamous “Plattenwege” of the former GDR), only the last section in front of the hut is a grassy path. From the birdwatching hide you have the best overview of the area.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Plain , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , AgricultureConditions
Flat , Open landscape , High water possible , Wet , No shadowCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Winter , Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter , SpringRoute
Paved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Important: the part of the route between Wolsier and Parey is closed to vehicles between March 15th and May 20th!