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Storchenbiotop Gunzenhausen

Bavaria  >  Germany

Small, recently established nature reserve close to town with much potential

Añadido* por Peter Wittemann
Última actualización 29 octubre 2025
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

The roughly 6-hectare Cigüeña Blanca biotope is part of a renaturation project west of Gunzenhausen, which also serves as flood protection. Ponds, streams, bushes, and reed beds alternate throughout the area. The section located east of the river (1), close to the old town, is designed as a local recreation area, with a playground and an observation platform. On the western side (2), nature can unfold relatively undisturbed; since 2025, water buffalo have been grazing there to prevent scrub encroachment.

The biotope was originally created for Cigüeña Blanca, which breed on the chimney of a nearby inn (3) and find food here. At the inn, the nesting activity can even be followed via a camera. After having almost disappeared as a breeding bird in the last century, the Cigüeña Blanca has now become frequent in the region, and can be observed here particularly well. Other meadow-breeding species also readily make use of the habitat. Breeding of the Avefría Europea has been confirmed. Within a short time, the Escribano Palustre has also settled, and in the towers of the nearby old town, there is a breeding colony of Grajilla Occidental. Observations of rarer species such as the Buscarla Fluvial (so far one record) and meadow-breeding birds should not be long in coming – their absence up to now may simply be due to limited observation effort. Thanks to the nearby Altmühlsee (see the observation areas "Vogelinsel Altmühlsee" and "Altmühlsee - Lake Area"), there are also occasional records of lake-bound rarer species such as Garceta Común, Martinete Común, and Pigargo Europeo.

The area is a small, easily accessible gem in the Altmühl Valley, which is so important for meadow-breeding birds. While not all recent political decisions were in favor of sustainable development along the Altmühl, this initiative by the city of Gunzenhausen, the landscape conservation association, and environmental organizations shows what sustainable landscape design of the future can look like.

Detalles

Accesso

Storchenbiotop Gunzenhausen borders directly on the town of Gunzenhausen. The area is located at a popular cycling path. There is also a parking nearby (press "P" on the map to get directions). The circular route shown on the map is about 2,5 km.

Terreno y habitat

Humedal , Río , Cañizos , Agricultura , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera , Ciudad/Pueblo

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Otoño , Verano

Mejor momento para visitar

Primavera

Ruta

Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

Those who spend more time in the region can cycle along the Altmühl from Treuchtlingen (see "Schambachried") to Ornbau (see "Wiesmet"). The stork biotope is just one of many worthwhile sites along this route.

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