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Krümmi Ausgleichflache

Canton of Bern  >  Switzerland

A birding oasis in the midst of intensive agricultural land.

Added* by Mark Snethlage
Most recent update 17 janúar 2021

Description

Krummi is one of the many interesting birding spots in the Grosses Moos Important Bird Area (IBA). The Grosses Moos wetland was drained giving way to a rich structured agricultural and cultural landscape. The fields are on a major migratory passageway and attract a great number of bird species especially in Autumn and Spring. Krümmi consists of a small wetland and extensively managed meadow and is surrounded by hedges and treelines that offer structure to the landscape. These landscape elements are the refuge for some farmland species that are now rare in Switzerland, such as the Korntittlingur. It also offers refuge to less rare but vulnerable species such as Þyrnisvarri , Næturgali , Gultittlingur and Þyrnisöngvari. The small wetland is the breeding ground for Bláþyrill , Sefsöngvari , Reyrsöngvari. On passage Hrossagaukur , Flóastelkur , Lyngstelkur , Lindastelkur , and Rúkragi make a stopover. Rarer waders such as Bakkatíta can also be expected.

The entire farmland area around Krümmi is worth exploring and regulary produces scarce surprises, including: Kvöldfálki , Býsvelgur , Gráheiðir , Fjalllóa. In the recent years the area has produced some raritioes including: Völsungur , Tríll , Hnoðrasöngvari.

Details

Access

There is a small car park. As the area is a small refuge for birds and other wildlife, it is absolutely essential not to leave the paths in order to avoid disturbance.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Grassland , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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