Descrizione
The Reckahn Fishponds – built end of 19th century – are now in extensive use and offer nice and close observations of waterbirds, birds of the reeds, ducks and waders. The area has 11 ponds of which ponds 1, 2, 3, 5 and 11 are best for birdwatching (see map for numbering). There are several observation platforms around the ponds. But be aware: these are only elevated park benches and offer neither disguise nor shade.
Breeding birds are amongst others Svasso maggiore, Tuffetto, Svasso piccolo (rare), Svasso collorosso, Canapiglia, Quattrocchi, Porciglione, Voltolino (rare), Falco di palude, Martin pescatore, Cannareccione and Ballerina gialla.
The best time for waders is summer and late summer. Waders are mainly found on pond 2 (see map). If you plan only a short visit for waders, then visit this pond. Main species are Pavoncella, Piro piro boschereccio and Beccaccino (good views). Rarities in the past included Piovanello siberiano, Piovanello pettorale, Pavoncella gregaria, Gambecchio frullino, Albastrello and Sgarza ciuffetto.
During the time when adults need to feed their offspring, Falco pescatore, Aquila di mare and Cicogna nera can be seen visiting the ponds. The mud flats are also used by Gru as a roosting place, so please avoid disturbances in the evening and at night. A good place for seeing Porciglione or Voltolino is pond 3.
Dettagli
Accesso
You can get there by car, bus or bicycle. Parking for cars is possible at pond 2 (see P on the map). Around the fishponds it is best to walk.
If you want to get there with public transport, take the train to Brandenburg Hbf. From there a bus operates to Reckahn, albeit irregularly.
Terreno e habitat
Velme , Zona umida , CannetiCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno pianoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
SiBuona stagione per il BW
Estate , Primavera , AutunnoMiglior periodo per visitare
Migrazione autunnale , EstatePercorso
Strada asfaltataGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
You are welcome to visit the Reckahn Manor House (owner of the fish ponds) with the Rochow-Museum, a museum around a pedagogue of the 18th century, and a manor park. They are situated north of the ponds (see map). The manor park and village Reckahn can be good for Fiorrancino, Verzellino and Tortora dal collare. Cicogna bianca nests are found in nearly every village.
