Descripción
The Steinhorster Becken is a fairly recent, human-made, nature reserve consisting of a mosaic of habitats, like reedbeds, freshwater ponds with islands and wetlands. The area serves as both resting and foraging for many species of bird.
In winter, the area is great for observing ducks, geese and herons, like Porrón Moñudo, Cuchara Común, Barnacla Cariblanca, Ánsar careto, Garza Real and Garceta Grande. The ponds are also a great place to observe Serreta Grande.
In spring, the area is used by Grulla Común to rest when migrating northwards to their breeding grounds. Other migrating species that often can be found here are Águila Pescadora, Cigüeña Negra and Halcón Peregrino. The area is also home to many breeding species, like Gaviota Reidora, Avefría Europea, Somormujo Lavanco and Zarapito Real. From 2010 on, the area is also home to a breeding pair of Cigüeña Blanca.
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Accesso
Parking area is available at Westerwieher Strasse. You can make a circular route of about three kilometers, both walking and cycling.

