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Description
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 tukkasotka, Lapasorsa, valkoposkihanhi, tundrahanhi, harmaahaikara and jalohaikara. The ponds are also a great place to observe isokoskelo.
In spring, the area is used by Kurki to rest when migrating northwards to their breeding grounds. Other migrating species that often can be found here are sääksi (kalasääski), mustahaikara and muuttohaukka. The area is also home to many breeding species, like naurulokki, töyhtöhyyppä, silkkiuikku and kuovi. From 2010 on, the area is also home to a breeding pair of kattohaikara.
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Access
Parking area is available at Westerwieher Strasse. You can make a circular route of about three kilometers, both walking and cycling.