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Description
The Sandgrube Zapfendorf area offers a variety of habitats with a range of different bird species. First, you have lakes and ponds in the partly active sandpit, where you can find species such as Dvergskarfur, Skúfönd and Vatnalóa. It has reed areas which host birds such as the Blábrystingur, Seftittlingur and Sefsöngvari. The aluvial zones of the river Main nearby offer species such as Laufglói, Gaukur, Grágrípur and Laufsöngvari. The surrounding fields are the home of birds like Sönglævirki and Akurhæna.
Details
Access
Sandgrube Zapfendorf is located directly north of the town of Zapfendorf. You can of course get there by car and leave it right next to the "Kleingartensiedlung" or south of the ponds. Press P on the map for directions to a parking.
Getting there by public transport is a bit difficult and you have to walk for a bit, e.g. starting at the Zapfendorf trainstation.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Forest , Lake , Pond , Agriculture , Reedbeds , RiverConditions
Flat , Open landscape , DustyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , WinterRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
PLEASE NOTE, that this sandpit is under constant change. Some of the lakes/ponds may be altered due to the activity. The current map is not up-to-date as of May 2025. And on a similar note, the habitat quality may deteriorate.
You can also visit the "Große Wört" Southwest of this birding place (marked with a "star" symbol and a few suggested spots). However, you'll have to walk on the street for a bit to get to the actual trail.