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Description
The Altes Feld (Old Field) near Dainrode was the largest Hessian resting place for Northern Lapwing in the 1970s with daily maximums (resting population) of around 14,000. Up to 600 European Golden Plover. Rare Dotterel. Large numbers of raptors, sometimes over 50 Red Kite and 100 Common Buzzard. The Rough-legged Buzzard is an occasional migrant and winter guest. In the cold winter of 86/87 up to 20 individuals. Hen Harrier, Western Marsh Harrier, Merlin and Snow Bunting regularly. Sometimes Common Crane rest, often thousands of them migrating. Maximum numbers: Eurasian Skylark 10,000, Fieldfare 10,000, Redwing 6,000, Common Starling 200,000, Meadow Pipit 2,000.
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Altes Feld located near the village of Dainrode. The area is crossed by the B 253 and is very easy to reach. Driving on dirt roads is forbidden, but is probably never checked.