Description
During spring and summer, common species that can be found at Saalbachniederung Bruchsal are Velika Strnadica, Kulik Sljepčić, Vivak, Mali Gnjurac, Šljuka Kokošica, Smeđoglavi Batić, Crnoglava Muharica and Veliki Trstenjak. Sometimes a Čaplja Danguba can be seen, Čapljica Voljak breed since 2021, but often hard to see. In fall, migration is quite good for waders (August to mid October). Common waders like Pršljivac, Žalar Cirikavac, Prutka Migavica, Crnokrila Prutka, Mala Prutka, Crvenonoga Prutka, Krivokljuna Prutka, Crna Prutka and Šljuka Kokošica in small numbers every year, but also often good for rare waders like Krivokljuni Žalar, Zlatar Pijukavac, Veliki Pozviždač, Sijedi Žalar, Mali Žalarand Crnorepa Muljača (often all of these waders every year present but only single individuals). Vlastelica in 2018 and 2019 with single individuals present. Later in fall (September and October) high numbers of Bijela roda, some Crna Roda and Ždral. Good numbers of Planinska trepteljka(up to 30 individuals), some Smeđoglavi Batić, Crnoglavi Batić, different species of ducks and single Bukoč. In reed some Kokošica and sometimes Riđa Štijoka, but difficult to see. In winter single individuals of Veliki svračak and Eja Strnjarica.
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Access
The Saalbachniederung is located northwest of the town of Bruchsal. Best way by car or train (Bruchsal train station). From Bruchsal, take the B35 towards Karlsdorf. Cross the A5 highway and turn left at the next traffic light onto Neuwiesenstraße. Turn left again (not at the gas station) into Im Ochsenstall (industrial area). Follow Lußhardtstraße, cross the B35 bridge, and park near the Kieswerk Neureut. Press P on the map for directions.

