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Description
The Wadden Sea as National Park is known internationally as one of the most important resting habitats for birds, especially waders, on migration. The Jadebusen is a big bay, where the German Wadden Sea reaches one of its southernmost extension. The bay character gives the Jadebusen some features, that cannot be found at the open coastline. The Jadebusen-bay is a bit sheltered from big waves, what leads to the formation of very wide saltmarsh and saltmarsh meadows in front of the dike. this area is one of those really wide saltmarshes. Meadow breeding birds like the Common Redshank, Common Snipe and the Eurasian Oystercatcher, but also many Meadow Pipit can be observed during the breeding time. During Winter Twite, Snow Bunting, Rock Pipit or geese like Barnacle Goose and Brent Goose can be observed. A nice boardwalk allows the access to the saltmarsh, otherwise the view from the dike also gives a good overview.
Details
Access
There are parking spots near Wilhelmshaven, Cäciliengroden and Dangast. The best way to explore the area is going by bike beside the dike. There is a bike-way at the landside of the dike over the whole distance. During the Summertime most of the way seaside of the dike is forbidden to bike due to disturbance to sheep. During biking, you can make small stops and go onto the dike.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Grassland , SeaConditions
Flat , No shadow , High water possible , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Bicycle , FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Consider the tide, as the birds spread over the whole Jadebusen during low tide, but are pushed towards the coastline during high tide. So high tide is best! This area is part of the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park.