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Description
The Salmenwiesen meadows are easily accessible and offer a good mix of birds all year round, especially at times when there is water on the meadows and in the ditches. When the meadows are flooded, a good number of birds use the meadows as a place to feed and rest. Greylag Goose, Canada Goose, Grey Heron, Eurasian Moorhen, Mallard and Carrion Crow are nearly always present. At times they are joined by White Stork, Ruddy Shelduck and Common Teal.
During spring migration it is possible to see pairs or small groups of European Stonechat and Western Yellow Wagtail. If you are lucky, you may see Common Snipe , Grasshopper Warbler or even a rarity such as a Cattle Egret! During spring and summer there is a good chance of observing Greater Whitethroat, Red-backed Shrike and Barn Swallow. Birds of prey can also frequently be observed soaring over the meadows.
In winter, Meadow Pipit and White Wagtail are usually present and can be heard and seen foraging on the meadows and in the reeds.
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Access
The Salmenwiesen are located 5 km south of the city of Karlsruhe. The site is best accessed on foot or by bike. There are a number of parking spaces nearby. Click on the P in the map for directions to a parking spot. The circular route indicated on the map is about 1,5 km.