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Salmenwiesen

Baden-Württemberg  >  Germany

Seasonaly flooded meadows and a mix of surrounding habitats with a good variety of birds all year round.

Added* by Sam S.
Most recent update 1 április 2024
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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. Nyári lúd, Kanadai lúd, Szürke gém, Vízityúk, Tőkés réce and Kormos varjú are nearly always present. At times they are joined by Fehér gólya, Vörös ásólúd and Csörgo réce.

During spring migration it is possible to see pairs or small groups of cigánycsuk and sárga billegető. If you are lucky, you may see Sárszalonka , Réti tücsökmadár or even a rarity such as a Pásztorgém! During spring and summer there is a good chance of observing Mezei poszáta, Tövisszúró gébics and Füsti fecske. Birds of prey can also frequently be observed soaring over the meadows.

In winter, Réti pityer and barázdabillegető 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.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Pond , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Winter

Route

Paved road , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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