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Eglisau

Kanton Zürich  >  Switzerland

Eglisau has many different habitats with the river Rhine, hills, rocks and vineyards. Exploring the walking trails around the village brings many birds.

Added* by Ludwig Bär
Most recent update 27 ožujka 2023
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Description

The village of Eglisau is surrounded by many different landscapes and habitats. From rocks and hills to vineyards, open fields, forests and the river Rhine. Through the many hiking trails in the area you can discover the richness of birds in the area. Among the birds you can encounter are Ušara, Kulik Sljepčić, Mala Šljuka, Planinska sjenica, Šumska sova, Kokošica, Patka Gogoljica, Kukavica, Jastreb, Močvarna Strnadica and Žuta strnadica.

Details

Access

Eglisau is easy to reach by car and public transport. The area is best explored on foot or by bicycle.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Plain , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Moors/heathland , River , Reedbeds , City/village

Conditions

Hilly , Flat , Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring , Summer

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Photo Rhine at Eglisau by Roland zh, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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