Description
Schönauer Teich (Lake Schönau) is located near Schönau an der Triesting. The scenic pond has also one of the most species-rich breeding grounds for waterfowl in Lower Austria and serves as a resting station for migrating birds. Among the birds you can encounter are taivaanvuohi, harmaahaikara, sääksi (kalasääski), isokoskelo, jalohaikara, punapäänarsku, Liejukana, nokikana, silkkiuikku, pajusirkku, rytikerttunen, merimetso and töyhtöhyyppä.
Details
Access
There are several side streets where you can park. Click on a P in the map to get directions to that point. The widely-known cycle route "Wr.-Neustädter-Kanal" which connects Wr. Neustadt and Vienna is directly connected to this location in the south.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Reedbeds , PlainConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Autumn , Spring migration , Autumn migration , SpringRoute
Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Optional, there are two further lakes a bit to the south that also can be interesting to check out for birds like merimetso and sääksi (kalasääski). The lakes are marked with a star on the map.
