Description
The Salmenwiesen meadows are easily accessible and offer a good mix of birds all year round, especially at times when there is water on the meadows and in the ditches. When the meadows are flooded, a good number of birds use the meadows as a place to feed and rest. Siva Guska, Kanadska guska, Siva Čaplja, Mlakuša, Divlja Patka and Crna vrana are nearly always present. At times they are joined by Bijela roda, Zlatokrila utva and Kržulja.
During spring migration it is possible to see pairs or small groups of Crnoglavi Batić and Žuta Pastirica. If you are lucky, you may see Šljuka Kokošica , Pjegavi Cvrčić or even a rarity such as a Čaplja Govedarica! During spring and summer there is a good chance of observing Grmuša Pjenica, Rusi Svračak and Lastavica. Birds of prey can also frequently be observed soaring over the meadows.
In winter, Livadna Trepetljka and Bijela Pastirica are usually present and can be heard and seen foraging on the meadows and in the reeds.
Details
Access
The Salmenwiesen are located 5 km south of the city of Karlsruhe. The site is best accessed on foot or by bike. There are a number of parking spaces nearby. Click on the P in the map for directions to a parking spot. The circular route indicated on the map is about 1,5 km.


