Neuer und Alter See

Bavaria, Lower Franconia > Germany

The "Alter See" is the only breeding place for Crnogrli Gnjurac in Lower Franconia. Both small lakes have furthermore large reed zones.

Added* by Thomas Büttel
Most recent update 12 listopada 2022

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Description

Both lakes are worth a visit during breeding season. Apart from the already mentioned Crnogrli Gnjurac patient scanning of the reeds might produce Čapljica Voljak, Čaplja Danguba, Veliki Trstenjak, Modrovoljka and Veliki Cvrčić.

Details

Access

The site is located between Gerolzhofen and Mönchstockheim. A car park lies immediately north of the Neuer See. You can explore the area best by foot or by bicycle. On both lakes you find a gap in the reed belt on their western shore, which allow a sufficient overview.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Crnogrli Gnjurac
(Podiceps nigricollis)

2. Čaplja Danguba
(Ardea purpurea)

3. Čapljica Voljak
(Ixobrychus minutus)

4. Veliki Cvrčić
(Locustella luscinioides)

5. Patka Gogoljica
(Netta rufina)

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