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Stangenhagener Polder

Brandenburg  >  Germany

This area with observation tower is a great place to see Common Crane and Osprey, large groups of geese in winter and many other birds.

Added* by Wolfgang Müller
Most recent update 14 April 2025

Description

Only 20 kilometers south of Berlin's outskirts lies the nature park Nuthe-Nieplitz. The humid lowlands of the rivers Nuthe and Nieplitz, forests, farmland, lakes and small villages are rich in birds. The meadows, pastures and flood plains in the lowlands of the watercourse Pfefferfließ and the Stangenhagener Polder are visited by many species of birds as rest and food areas. In autumn and spring many Common Crane as well as geese can be seen. Black Kite and Western Marsh Harrier are also looking for food here. The Observation Tower at lake Schwanensee also allows for great views on the Gänselake and the Pfefferfließ. More then 150 different birdspecies are allready seen from the tower. In spring and autumn migratory birds rest, in the summer waterfowl raise their young and the Osprey catches fish. Large groups of geese are resident in the winter season. Common Crane and egrets can be seen year-round. An information panel in the tower shows the occurring bird species. Nice birds that also can bee seen are White-tailed Eagle, Eurasian Hobby, Red-backed Shrike, Red Kite and Golden Oriole.

Details

Access

The Stangenhagener Polder is located directly south of the village of Stangenhagen. The outlook tower is located near lake Schwanensee. Parking is available in Stangenhagen or at Pfeffergraben shortly after Stangenhagen direction Zauchwitz (see the P on the map). A walk leads to about one kilometer along the Pfeffergraben to the tower. You can also make a circular walk of 2 km. This is the route we have drawn on the map.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , Lake , Reedbeds

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Unpaved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Best lighting conditions for bird watching are late afternoon and evening.

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