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Description
The Steinhorster Becken is a fairly recent, human-made, nature reserve consisting of a mosaic of habitats, like reedbeds, freshwater ponds with islands and wetlands. The area serves as both resting and foraging for many species of bird.
In winter, the area is great for observing ducks, geese and herons, like Μαυροκέφαλη Πάπια, (Ευρασιατική) Χουλιαρόπαπια, Barnacle Goose, Ασπρομέτωπη Χήνα, Σταχτοτσικνιάς and Αργυροτσικνιάς. The ponds are also a great place to observe Χηνοπρίστης.
In spring, the area is used by (Ευρωπαϊκός) Γερανός to rest when migrating northwards to their breeding grounds. Other migrating species that often can be found here are Ψαραετός, Μαύρος Πελαργός and Πετρίτης. The area is also home to many breeding species, like Καστανοκέφαλος Γλάρος, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Καλημάνα, Σκουφοβουτηχτάρι and (Ευρασιατική) Τουρλίδα. From 2010 on, the area is also home to a breeding pair of Λευκός Πελαργός.
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Access
The Steinhorster Becken is located north of the town of Delbrück. A parking area is available at Westerwieher Strasse. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. You can make a circular route of about 5 km, both walking and cycling.