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Descrizione
Altenwörth hydropower plant is one of several big powerstations along the river Danube in Lower Austria. This birdwatching spot is especially famous for its diversity of waterfowl species but can also hold many other interesting species. From late summer till early winter it holds one of Austrias biggest gull roosts. It is recommended to visit within one hour before sunset to check the arriving flocks of Gabbiano reale and Gabbiano reale pontico for scarcer species. Gabbiano reale nordico and Zafferano are seen regularly in small numbers and even rarieties like Mugnaiaccio or Gabbiano glauco have been spotted here. In winter the place holds one of the biggest gathering places for Fischione, while Alzavola is seen in bigger flocks during migration. Strolaga mezzana, Strolaga minore, Svasso cornuto and Cigno selvatico are a few of the scarce wintering visitors sometimes seen here.
During times of low water level on the Danube, a big mudflat emerges at the end of the old Danube arm. It provides nice numbers of waders especially during peak migration season but can account for surprises throughout the year. The surrounding riparian forests are intensely used but are nevertheless full of interesting woodland species such as Picchio nero, Picchio rosso mezzano, Picchio rosso minore or Balia dal collare. If you also keep your eyes on the sky, you may spot some of the regularly occuring raptors like Aquila di mare, Aquila imperiale, Falco pellegrino, Sacro and Lodolaio.
Dettagli
Accesso
The spot is easily accessed by car, but can also be reached by bike from Kirchberg train station (7 km) or Absdorf train station (13 km). In the village of Altenwörth you follow the signs pointing out "WSCA Yachthafen" and you will reach a parking directly at the cutoff branch (the "old Danube"). You must leave your car here, you are not allowed to use motorized vehicles (except of e-bikes) on any of the tracks. There is a paved footwalk to the power station, which crosses the cutoff and is flooded during high water of the Kamp river, whichs enter the cutoff lake. It is not recommended to do the crossing during severe floods, but if it's only a few centimeters of water, walking through on bare feet should be fine. Different other forestry tracks can be used for discovering the area. The most important are highlighted on the map.
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , Zona umida , Velme , Lago , Prateria/pascolo , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Fiume , CannetiCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Acqua alta possibilePercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
SiBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Migrazione primaverile , Migrazione autunnale , Inverno , Primavera , AutunnoPercorso
Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampio , Strada sterrata , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , BiciclettaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
For checking the recent sightings as well as for submitting your personal sightings at this place, www.ornitho.at (see link below) or the app "NaturaList" is recommended. Data submitted is used by BirdLife Austria for monitoring, research and bird protection measures.