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Description
The Blankensee can be overlooked best from a boardwalk near the village of the same name. Close views of Brkata Sjenica and Trstenjak cvrkutić, with luck also Sjenica Mošnjarka, are possible from the boardwalk (no scope needed). Bukavac is often seen flying out of the reeds near the boardwalk, especially in winter. An occupied Bukoč nest can be seen from the boardwalk in summer.
Thousands of ducks and geese are on the lake in winter. Bijeli ronac, Veliki ronac and Patka Batoglavica give good views. Others are Glavata Patka, Krunata Patka, Zviždara and Patka Kreketaljka. Štekavac is regularly seen. The most common large gull is Galeb Klaukavac.
May is the month for Crna Čigra. With luck you can get Bjelokrila Čigra and Bjelobrada Čigra, too. Other good birds in spring are Crnogrli Gnjurac, Patka Lastarka and big flocks of swallows.
Walking through the village (Žutarica, Bijela roda), make sure to have a look for Vodomar along the river Nieplitz.
On the walk to the tower in the north you pass the small lake Seechen (diminutive of lake "See"). Chances are good for Patka Batoglavica, Mali Gnjurac and Riđogrli Gnjurac. From the tower you overlook the wetlands of the Ungeheuerwiesen. A breeding Bukoč, Vivak, Šljuka Kokošica and with luck Pupavac can be seen. In winter Ždral, Troprsti Zlatar and northern geese are typical species. Veliki svračak is regurlarly seen in the open winter landscape.
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Access
You can get to Blankensee (Trebbin) by car, bus or bicycle. There is no useful train connection. There are two free car parks in the village of Blankensee from where it is best to walk to the observation points. The boardwalk is wheelchair-accessible.