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Description
The Geflügelmastanlagen und Kiesgrube Oppin area is characterised by industrial use. Gravel and sand pits and storage, and, in dark irony for a birding website: industrial poultry production sites. It is surrounded by agricultural land and to the west some uncultivated grassland.
The poultry buildings are fenced off and the vegetation is kept short. This seems to be one of the reasons why Crested Lark breeds here. In the bushes along the roadside Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Greater Whitethroat, Corn Bunting and Linnet can be observed. In the fields around the site Western Yellow Wagtail, Common Pheasant and Eurasian Skylark are a regular sight. During migration Northern Wheatear and Little Ringed Plover visit the barren gravel areas.
Note: The premises of the companies in the area can not be entered under any circumstances! It is only possilbe to watch from the outside. Therefore binoculars or even a scope are recommended.
On the way to the poultry premises from the parking spot on the map, keep your eyes open for overflying European Bee-eater, Eurasian Kestrel and other birds of prey.
Details
Access
The Geflügelmastanlagen und Kiesgrube Oppin area is located north of the city of Halle, along the trail that leads from Halle to Petersberg. Note: The premises of these companies can not be entered under any circumstance! The best way to access the area is by bike.
By car, the area is accessible to drive through, although parking may be best either in the village of Oppin, which is a 30min walk away, or close to the Deutsche Telekom Tower, which is 1,5 km south of the area (marked P on the map).
Public Transport: The Halle S-Bahn station 'Halle-Trotha' (starred on the map) is a 5 km, 15-20min cycle to the southern start point of the route marked.
Terrain and Habitat
Agriculture , City/village , Scattered trees and bushes , GrasslandConditions
Dry , Open landscape , FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Winter , SpringBest time to visit
Spring , Spring migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Bicycle , Car , FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Peregrine Falcon breed in the area. Following the way south to the village of Seeben there is a good chance of seeing them.