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Description
The Reckahn Fishponds – built end of 19th century – are now in extensive use and offer nice and close observations of waterbirds, birds of the reeds, ducks and waders. The area has 11 ponds of which ponds 1, 2, 3, 5 and 11 are best for birdwatching (see map for numbering). There are several observation platforms around the ponds. But be aware: these are only elevated park benches and offer neither disguise nor shade.
Breeding birds are amongst others Ćubasti Gnjurac, Mali Gnjurac, Crnogrli Gnjurac (rare), Riđogrli Gnjurac, Patka Kreketaljka, Patka Batoglavica, Kokošica, Riđa Štijoka (rare), Eja Močvarica, Vodomar, Veliki Trstenjak and Gorska Pastirica.
The best time for waders is summer and late summer. Waders are mainly found on pond 2 (see map). If you plan only a short visit for waders, then visit this pond. Main species are Vivak, Prutka Migavica and Šljuka Kokošica (good views). Rarities in the past included Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpiper, Stepski vivak, Plosnatokljuni Žalar, Dugonoga prutka and Žuta Čaplja.
During the time when adults need to feed their offspring, Bukoč, Štekavac and Crna Roda can be seen visiting the ponds. The mud flats are also used by Ždral as a roosting place, so please avoid disturbances in the evening and at night. A good place for seeing Kokošica or Riđa Štijoka is pond 3.
Details
Access
You can get there by car, bus or bicycle. Parking for cars is possible at pond 2 (see P on the map). Around the fishponds it is best to walk.
If you want to get there with public transport, take the train to Brandenburg Hbf. From there a bus operates to Reckahn, albeit irregularly.
Terrain and Habitat
Mud flats , Wetland , ReedbedsConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Summer , Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Autumn migration , SummerRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
You are welcome to visit the Reckahn Manor House (owner of the fish ponds) with the Rochow-Museum, a museum around a pedagogue of the 18th century, and a manor park. They are situated north of the ponds (see map). The manor park and village Reckahn can be good for Vatroglavi Kraljić, Žutarica and Gugutka. Bijela roda nests are found in nearly every village.