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Ahsewiesen

North Rhine-Westphalia  >  Germany

A 370 ha protected area along the river Ahse consisting of wet meadows, reedbeds and hedgerows.

Added* by Jonas Brüggeshemke
Most recent update 30 maaliskuu 2020

Description

The area is of great importance for breeding birds of semi-natural grasslands and wetlands. Around 80 species of breeding birds are recorded annually, including kuovi, töyhtöhyyppä, kattohaikara , pikku-uikku, Luhtakana, viiriäinen, heinätavi, tavi, Lapasorsa, harmaasorsa, nuolihaukka, käki, sinirinta, mustapäätasku, rytikerttunen (rarely ruokokerttunen and rastaskerttunen) and pikkulepinkäinen. Large flocks of tundrahanhi use the area during winter, and also a small group of kiljuhanhi from a rewilding project in Sweden has established a "tradition" to visit the area for wintering, starting in 2017. In late winter, the area serves as roosting place for hundreds of Kurki and during spring migration, a great variety of ducks and waders can be encountered. Occasionally, rarities show up (e.g. ruskohaikara, ruskosotka, pikkuhuitti).

Details

Access

There is a car park in Heintrop, next to the sports field. From there, you can explore the area by foot or bike.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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