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Abgrabung Graverdyk

Nordrhein-Westfalen  >  Germany

A quarry lake with a sandbank good for watching migrating waders and wintering waterfowl.

Ajouté* par Martin Stelbrink
Dernière actualisation 26 janvier 2022

Description

Abgrabung Graverdyk is a quarry pond with only a few places, where birdwatchers can see the area. There is an observation point overlooking the western lake, which can be recommended during winter to look out for wintering waterfowl. Most prominent guests are Fuligule morillon, Fuligule milouin and Canard pilet, but also rare visitors such as Macreuse brune or Plongeon catmarin have been observed (you have to be very lucky, though). In other seasons there are not too many birds to be seen on the lake. During spring and autumn migration a sandbank in the eastern main lake draws wading birds, such as Vanneau huppé, Chevalier culblanc, Chevalier sylvain, Combattant varié, Bécasseau variable, Petit Gravelot or Grand Gravelot. There is an opening in the trees surrounding the lake and a place, where birders can watch the sandbank. It is indicated in the map (you have to watch through an iron fence). There is a Hirondelle de rivage colony on the new lake in the east (spring / summer), but it is difficult to watch due to distance. I have indicated a spot with an overlook. The trees / hedges around the lake contain a variety of song birds.

Détails

Accès

There is no dedicated parking, but you can park along the roadside near the observation point on the grass next to the road (make sure you do not block farm and residential traffic). Given the distance to the birds you will need a spotting scope. Apart from the observation point (interesting only in winter) you will have to watch through iron fence from the roadside (very quiet field access roads).

Terrain et Habitat

Lac , Plage , Vasières

Conditions

Plat

Boucle

Non

Avez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?

Oui

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Migration printanière , Migration automnale , Hiver

Itinéraire

Route pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

Voiture , Vélo , A pied

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Non

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