Description
Originally created by monks, the upper and lower Kelzer Teich continue to be used for fish farming. All other bodies of water were created for nature conservation reasons. Καλαμοποταμίδα, (Κοκκινόλαιμο) Νανοβουτηχτάρι and (Ευρωπαϊκή) Νεροκοτσέλα breed in the extensive reed beds. Δεντρογέρακο and Καλαμόκιρκος hunt here and every year at migration time Ψαραετός can be observed. Occasionally, rarities such as (Ευρασιατικός) Ήταυρος, Κοκκινοβουτηχτάρι or Πορφυροτσικνιάς are also reported. In winter the water from the ponds is drained.
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Access
You can park directly at the lower Kelzer Teich next to the B83. Click on the P in the map for directions. The lower pond is directly visible. The upper Kelzer Teich can be reached via a sandy path. A narrow path leads to a small observation hide.