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Description
The Ochtumniederung bei Brokhuchting is characterized by wet meadows, marshy areas, reed beds and floodplain bushes. Some of the meadows are used extensively as grassland for agriculture. In the north-west of the protected area, a polder is created as a floodplain. In the winter months, the meadows in the protected area are also frequently flooded. As a result, the nature reserve is of great importance for resting waterfowl and waders. The area is also of particular importance as a breeding area for meadow birds. The nature reserve is home to Northern Lapwing, Common Redshank, Black-tailed Godwit, Common Snipe, Northern Shoveler, Penduline Tit, Bluethroat and Common Kingfisher.
Details
Access
A road runs through the protected area. There are several places for nature observation in the nature reserve, such as a viewing platform on the southern edge of the flood polder and two observation hills near the Ochtum in the southeast. The viewing platform has a small parking area. Click on the P in the map for directions.
Terrain and Habitat
Grassland , Reedbeds , WetlandConditions
Wet , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year round , SpringBest time to visit
Spring , Spring migrationRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Car , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Photo Ochtumniederung bei Brokhuchting by Billboa, CC BY 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.