Descripción
This unique birding place (vogel.schau.plätze literally means “bird.watching.places”) consists of the settling and cooling ponds of a former sugar refinery, and is thus human-made. Located adjacent to the Morava-Thaya floodplains (a Natura 2000 site), the ponds have long been attractive secondary habitat for birds on migration (e.g. waders and warblers), and breeding species (e.g. Ruiseñor Pechiazul) alike. Since the disuse of the ponds in 1996, the AURING Association has preserved this valuable wetland and continued to manage it in a way that benefits many endangered bird and amphibian species.
The vogel.schau.plätze boast the largest breeding population of Ruiseñor Pechiazul in the province of Lower Austria, a colony of Charrán Común, a remarkably high density of warblers (especially Carricero Políglota and Carricerín Común) and an overall high species diversity of breeding and migrating birds (around 250 species have been registered here so far).
Three birdwatching hides and one observation tower are spread throughout the site that covers a total of 55 hectares. The AURING Association also operates a bird ringing station every Friday to Monday from July through October. Visitors are welcome to watch the bird ringing and learn about the science conducted at the Biological Station.
Detalles
Accesso
Accessible by train and car approx. 1 hour from Vienna. The area is best explored by bike or on foot. Click on the P in the map to get directions.
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Bosque , Agricultura , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , RíoCondiciones
Plano , Pantanoso , Paisaje abierto , Nivel del agua alto probableCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
Verano , Migración de otoño , Migración de primaveraRuta
Camino pavimentado , Camino sin asfaltarCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , CocheEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
Visitor hours for the bird ringing station are Fri-Sun 7:00-17:00 and Mon 7:00-10:00 from July through October.
Birding excursions can be booked through the AURING Association under info(at)auring.at
