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Bucher Landgraben

Bavaria  >  Germany

The Bucher Landgraben near Nuremberg Airport is a near-natural wetland with meadows and copses.

Added* by Thomas Jungbauer
Most recent update 23 studenoga 2025
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Description

The Bucher Landgraben in the north of Nuremberg, near the airport, is a renaturalized wetland area of particular importance for species and bird conservation. Along the small stream that runs through open meadows, reed beds, willow bushes, and swamp forest areas, habitat has been specifically restored in recent years to promote ecological diversity. This near-natural design offers ideal conditions for numerous bird species – both for breeding and as a resting place during migration.

The area is particularly valuable for meadow and wetland breeders as well as for migratory birds that rest here during the transition periods. Typical breeding birds include the Močvarna Strnadica, Žuta strnadica, Trstenjak Rogožar, Trstenjak cvrkutić, Poljska Ševa, and Rusi Svračak. Livadna Trepetljka, Prugasta Trepetljka, and occasionally Vivak have also been observed here. Crnokapa Grmuša, Palčić, Veliki Djetlić, and Drozd Cikelj live in the woods along the ditch. During the migration season, Smeđoglavi Batić, Sivkasta Bjeloguza, and even Šljuka Kokošica can be seen regularly. Sivi Sokol and Eja Močvarica also use the area to search for food.

The Bucher Landgraben is a rather quiet, little-frequented area, which makes it particularly attractive for shy species. For birdwatchers, it offers a rare combination of renaturalized cultural landscape, wetland biotopes, and a quiet location. A real insider tip in the Nuremberg city area. In the early morning or late afternoon bird activity is at its peak.

Rare bird species that have been observed at the Bucher Landgraben include Šljuka Kokošica, Smeđoglavi Batić, Veliki Cvrčić, Eja Močvarica, and occasionally even Siva Štijoka.

Details

Access

As the Bucher Landgraben area is close to the Nuremberg airport, it is very easy to get there. There are plenty of parking spaces available. The area has excellent public transport connections. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Forest , Agriculture , Mud flats , Pond

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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