Krickenbecker Seen

The Krickenbecker Seen consist of four fairly large lakes, which originated between the 16th and 19th century due to peat extraction. In 1938, the area became a protected nature reserve due to its large variety of flora and fauna. Especially in winter, the area is a very good location for waterfowl, like ducks, geese and herons. The surrounding forests are good for songbirds and woodpeckers.

The two largest lakes, called Glabbacher Bruch and Hinsbecker Bruch, contain the largest numbers of waterfowl during the winter months. Large flocks of Germano reale, Moriglione, Mestolone and Canapiglia can be found in flocks of 100+ individuals. Also Smergo maggiore and Pesciaiola can be observed fairly regularly. During autumn migration, the area is apparently favorable for migrating waterbirds, like Mignattino comune and Gabbianello. In the last ten years, even observations of Gabbiano tridattilo, Sterna maggiore and Gabbiano di Sabine have been made.

The two smaller lakes, called Schrolik and Poelvenn, are located on the western side of the larger lakes and are also a very good spot for waterfowl, but in smaller numbers. Species like Alzavola can be found here too. The shores are covered more with reedbeds and therefore a very good place for reedbirds, like Cannaiola and Migliarino di palude and sometimes even Forapaglie macchiettato, Basettino and Pettazzurro.

The lakes are connected to the Nette river, which is a very good location for Martin pescatore and Ballerina gialla.

The area is also a good spot for migrating raptors, especially above the lakes, like Nibbio reale, Nibbio bruno and Falco pescatore.

The surrounding forests are an ideal location for typical forest species, Capinera, Codirosso and Balia nera. Also, many woodpeckers can be found here, like Picchio rosso mezzano and Picchio nero.