Descripción
During spring and summer, common species that can be found at Saalbachniederung Bruchsal are Escribano Triguero, Chorlitejo Chico, Avefría Europea, Zampullín Común, Agachadiza común, Tarabilla Norteña, Papamoscas Cerrojillo and Carricero Tordal. Sometimes a Garza Imperial can be seen, Avetorillo común breed since 2021, but often hard to see. In fall, migration is quite good for waders (August to mid October). Common waders like Combatiente, Correlimos Común, Andarríos Bastardo, Andarríos Grande, Andarríos Chico, Archibebe Común, Archibebe Claro, Archibebe Oscuro and Agachadiza común in small numbers every year, but also often good for rare waders like Correlimos Zarapitín, Chorlito Gris, Zarapito Real, Correlimos de Temminck, Correlimos Menudoand Aguja Colinegra (often all of these waders every year present but only single individuals). Cigüeñuela común in 2018 and 2019 with single individuals present. Later in fall (September and October) high numbers of Cigüeña Blanca, some Cigüeña Negra and Grulla Común. Good numbers of Bisbita Alpino(up to 30 individuals), some Tarabilla Norteña, Tarabilla común, different species of ducks and single Águila Pescadora. In reed some Rascón Europeo and sometimes Polluela Pintoja, but difficult to see. In winter single individuals of Alcaudón Norteño and Aguilucho pálido.
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The Saalbachniederung is located northwest of the town of Bruchsal. Best way by car or train (Bruchsal train station). From Bruchsal, take the B35 towards Karlsdorf. Cross the A5 highway and turn left at the next traffic light onto Neuwiesenstraße. Turn left again (not at the gas station) into Im Ochsenstall (industrial area). Follow Lußhardtstraße, cross the B35 bridge, and park near the Kieswerk Neureut. Press P on the map for directions.

