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Alter Flugplatz

Baden-Württemberg  >  Germany

A former US army airfield that is now a unique urban nature reserve of dry heath and sand grassland.

Geplaatst* door Sam S.
Meest recente update 21 november 2022

Beschrijving

The history of the Alter Flugplatz and its unique habitat make it an interesting place to go birding. The look and feel of the place is quite unusual: a long, open expanse of dry heath and sand grassland with an urban backdrop. The most obvious birds here are members of the Corvid family: the otherwise dominant Zwarte Kraai is trumped here by good numbers of Roek, Kauw and Ekster. There is usually a hovering Torenvalk or soaring Buizerd to be found, too.

In spring and early summer the scattered bushes and trees of the site are a good place to hear and see Gekraagde Roodstaart, Grasmus, Braamsluiper and Fitis. With a bit of luck, Grauwe Klauwier can also be seen. During spring migration, the site is well worth a visit. it is possible to see groups of Gele Kwikstaart (especially in the northern part), as well as the odd Paapje, Roodborsttapuit, Beflijster or Tapuit. With luck and patience, Duinpieper can also be seen here. They are rare but regular stopover visitors at this site.

Details

Toegang

The Alter Flugplatz is best accessed on foot or by bike. There are tram stops and car parks that are a short walk away. There is a good network of paths throughout the site (Please stick to the paths to avoid disturbance).

Terrein en leefgebied

Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weide , Veen/heide , Duinen

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Droog , Open landschap , Geen schaduw

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Lente , Herfst

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Voorjaarstrek , Najaarstrek , Lente

Route

Breed pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

The northern part of the area is completely fenced off and therefore offers birds the minimum level of disturbance. A small herd of donkeys graze here. This part of the site is the best place to search for Gele Kwikstaart, Tapuit, Paapje and Duinpieper.

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