Beschrijving
The Blankensee can be overlooked best from a boardwalk near the village of the same name. Close views of Baardman and Kleine Karekiet, with luck also Buidelmees, are possible from the boardwalk (no scope needed). Roerdomp is often seen flying out of the reeds near the boardwalk, especially in winter. An occupied Visarend nest can be seen from the boardwalk in summer.
Thousands of ducks and geese are on the lake in winter. Nonnetje, Grote Zaagbek and Brilduiker give good views. Others are Tafeleend, Kuifeend, Smient and Krakeend. Zeearend is regularly seen. The most common large gull is Pontische Meeuw.
May is the month for Zwarte Stern. With luck you can get Witvleugelstern and Witwangstern, too. Other good birds in spring are Geoorde Fuut, Pijlstaart and big flocks of swallows.
Walking through the village (Europese Kanarie, Ooievaar), make sure to have a look for IJsvogel along the river Nieplitz.
On the walk to the tower in the north you pass the small lake Seechen (diminutive of lake "See"). Chances are good for Brilduiker, Dodaars and Roodhalsfuut. From the tower you overlook the wetlands of the Ungeheuerwiesen. A breeding Visarend, Kievit, Watersnip and with luck Hop can be seen. In winter Kraanvogel, Goudplevier and northern geese are typical species. Klapekster is regurlarly seen in the open winter landscape.
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Toegang
You can get to Blankensee (Trebbin) by car, bus or bicycle. There is no useful train connection. There are two free car parks in the village of Blankensee from where it is best to walk to the observation points. The boardwalk is wheelchair-accessible.


