Description
During spring and summer, common species that can be found at Saalbachniederung Bruchsal are Korntittlingur, Vatnalóa, Vepja, Dverggoði, Hrossagaukur, Vallskvetta, Flekkugrípur and Reyrsöngvari. Sometimes a Rauðhegri can be seen, Rindilþvari breed since 2021, but often hard to see. In fall, migration is quite good for waders (August to mid October). Common waders like Rúkragi, Lóuþræll, Flóastelkur, Trjástelkur, Lindastelkur, Stelkur, Lyngstelkur, Sótstelkur and Hrossagaukur in small numbers every year, but also often good for rare waders like Spóatíta, Grálóa, Fjöruspói, Bakkatíta, Veimiltítaand Jaðrakan (often all of these waders every year present but only single individuals). Háleggur in 2018 and 2019 with single individuals present. Later in fall (September and October) high numbers of Hvítstorkur, some Kolstorkur and Grátrana. Good numbers of Fjalltittlingur(up to 30 individuals), some Vallskvetta, Hagaskvetta, different species of ducks and single Gjóður. In reed some Keldusvín and sometimes Dílarella, but difficult to see. In winter single individuals of Grásvarri and Bláheiðir.
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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.

