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Description
The Meiner Stapelteiche area consists of several small ponds with extensive reed beds and shoreline areas, as well as open water and a small wooded area. This structure offers good conditions for a variety of bird species.
Waterfowl such as (Βουβός) Κύκνος, Πρασινοκέφαλη Πάπια, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Κιρκίρι, (Ευρασιατική) Χουλιαρόπαπια, Σταχτόχηνα, Βαρβάρα and other water birds can be well observed. Also waders like (Ευρωπαϊκή) Λιμόζα, Πρασινοσκέλης and Δασότρυγγας use the area as a rest area. The large reedbeds are suitable for species such as (Μεγάλο) Καλαμοτσίχλονο and Γαλαζολαίμης. During migration, the area is attractive to migratory birds. Birds of prey such as (Κοινή) Γερακίνα or Ψαλιδιάρης frequently circle over the surrounding fields and meadows.
Details
Access
The Meiner Stapelteiche are located north of the village of Meine. Parking is available in the surrounding villages such as Meine, Gravenhorst, and Ohnhorst. Press P on the map for directions to a parking. From there, the ponds can be reached on foot or by bicycle in about 1 or 2 km.
The path to the area leads through open countryside and already offers good opportunities for birdwatching, for example, of birds of prey and typical meadow and garden birds. The area itself is best explored on foot. The ponds can be circumnavigated by bicycle. However, a narrow footpath between the ponds is only accessible on foot. The route indicated on the map is about 2,5 km.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Grassland , Pond , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , ForestConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
SpringBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
On the eastern side of the ponds is the so-called "Blaue Wunder," a small concrete bridge with blue railings spanning a stream. This landmark can be used for orientation in the area.