Descrizione
During spring and summer, common species that can be found at Saalbachniederung Bruchsal are Strillozzo, Corriere piccolo, Pavoncella, Tuffetto, Beccaccino, Stiaccino, Balia nera and Cannareccione. Sometimes a Airone rosso can be seen, Tarabusino breed since 2021, but often hard to see. In fall, migration is quite good for waders (August to mid October). Common waders like Combattente, Piovanello pancianera, Piro piro boschereccio, Piro piro culbianco, Piro piro piccolo, Pettegola, Pantana, Totano moro and Beccaccino in small numbers every year, but also often good for rare waders like Piovanello comune, Pivieressa, Chiurlo maggiore, Gambecchio nano, Gambecchio comuneand Pittima reale (often all of these waders every year present but only single individuals). Cavaliere d'Italia in 2018 and 2019 with single individuals present. Later in fall (September and October) high numbers of Cicogna bianca, some Cicogna nera and Gru. Good numbers of Spioncello(up to 30 individuals), some Stiaccino, Saltimpalo, different species of ducks and single Falco pescatore. In reed some Porciglione and sometimes Voltolino, but difficult to see. In winter single individuals of Averla maggiore and Albanella reale.
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The Saalbachniederung is located northwest of the town of Bruchsal. Best way by car or train (Bruchsal train station). From Bruchsal, take the B35 towards Karlsdorf. Cross the A5 highway and turn left at the next traffic light onto Neuwiesenstraße. Turn left again (not at the gas station) into Im Ochsenstall (industrial area). Follow Lußhardtstraße, cross the B35 bridge, and park near the Kieswerk Neureut. Press P on the map for directions.

