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Alpnacherried

Obwalden  >  Switzerland

Easily accessible area on Lake Lucerne. Typical bird species are (Κοινή) Γερακίνα, Σταχτοτσικνιάς, Σταχτόχηνα, Σκουφοβουτηχτάρι, and Λευκοσουσουράδα.

Added* by Henrik Gudat
Most recent update 1 Ιουνίου 2025
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Description

The Alpnacherried at Alpnachstad is characterized by various pond-like areas that are easy to observe. Some of them have shallow access points, which is interesting for photographers. In addition to a large colony of geese, there are various species of native songbirds.

Breeding birds include (Κοκκινόλαιμο) Νανοβουτηχτάρι, Σκουφοβουτηχτάρι, Σταχτοτσικνιάς, Τσίφτης, Σταχτόχηνα, Βαλτοποταμίδα, Τσιχλοποταμίδα, (Ευρωπαϊκός) Νεροκότσυφας, (Ευρωπαϊκή) Νεροκοτσέλα, Καλαμοτριλιστής, and (Μεγάλο) Καλαμοτσίχλονο. Regular guests during migration period are (Ευρασιατικός) Ήταυρος, (Ευρωπαϊκό) Μαυροκιρκίνεζο, Ποταμοσφυριχτής, Καλαμόκιρκος, (Κοινό) Μπεκατσίνι, Δασότρυγγας, Ακτίτης, and Μαυρολαίμης .

During winter, Μαυροκέφαλη Πάπια, Γκισάρι, and Θυελλόγλαρος can be expected.

Details

Access

Paid parking spaces are available at the Herzog shipyard.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Reedbeds , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

After crossing the Sarneraa, you reach an observation hut.

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