HRB Ellinghausen

Nordrhein-Westfalen > Germany

A nice and secluded flood retention basin with shallow waters and reed beds.

Added* by Louis
Most recent update 6 October 2024

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Description

Hochwasserrückhaltebecken (HRB) Ellinghausen is a flood retention basin that consists of several basin sections. Among the birds you can encounter here are Northern Lapwing, Common Shelduck, Ruddy Shelduck, Little Ringed Plover, Common Snipe, Common Kingfisher and Water Rail. In autumn sometimes rarities are observed in the area.

Details

Access

HRB Ellinghausen is located north of the city of Dortmund, close to Ellinghausen. Parking is possible in the Ähre. Click on the P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Mud flats , Reedbeds , River

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Northern Lapwing
(Vanellus vanellus)

2. Common Shelduck
(Tadorna tadorna)

3. Common Kingfisher
(Alcedo atthis)

4. Common Snipe
(Gallinago gallinago)

5. Ruddy Shelduck
(Tadorna ferruginea)

Other birds you can see here

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