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Description
Große Grabenniederung is an area of extensively farmed lowland and an important breeding and resting area for many geese, ducks, waders and other meadow breeders.
Greater White-fronted Goose and Barnacle Goose rest here by the thousands in late winter, furthermore Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Pintail and Northern Shoveler in spring by the hundreds. The breeding birds include Common Crane, Garganey, Northern Lapwing, Common Redshank, Sedge Warbler and Bluethroat. Limikoles like Ruff and Wood Sandpiper regularly rest on the spring migration. Great Egret, Black Stork, White-tailed Eagle, Western Marsh Harrier and Peregrine Falcon regularly use the area for foraging. In winter, nordic Geese like Tundra Bean Goose and Greater White-fronted Goose can be seen, as well as Whooper Swan, Hen Harrier, Rough-legged Buzzard, Merlin, Great Grey Shrike and Twite.
Details
Access
You can explore the area from Gülpe in the northwest, from Wolsier in the north or from Parey in the south. There is a bus stop in Wolsier.
The route shown in the map consists of paved roads (the infamous “Plattenwege” of the former GDR), only the last section in front of the hut is a grassy path. From the birdwatching hide you have the best overview of the area.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Plain , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , AgricultureConditions
Flat , Open landscape , High water possible , Wet , No shadowCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Winter , Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter , SpringRoute
Paved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Important: the part of the route between Wolsier and Parey is closed to vehicles between March 15th and May 20th!