Beschrijving
During spring and summer, common species that can be found at Saalbachniederung Bruchsal are Grauwe Gors, Kleine Plevier, Kievit, Dodaars, Watersnip, Paapje, Bonte Vliegenvanger and Grote Karekiet. Sometimes a Purperreiger can be seen, Woudaap breed since 2021, but often hard to see. In fall, migration is quite good for waders (August to mid October). Common waders like Kemphaan, Bonte Strandloper, Bosruiter, Witgat, Oeverloper, Tureluur, Groenpootruiter, Zwarte Ruiter and Watersnip in small numbers every year, but also often good for rare waders like Krombekstrandloper, Zilverplevier, Wulp, Temmincks Strandloper, Kleine Strandloperand Grutto (often all of these waders every year present but only single individuals). Steltkluut in 2018 and 2019 with single individuals present. Later in fall (September and October) high numbers of Ooievaar, some Zwarte Ooievaar and Kraanvogel. Good numbers of Waterpieper(up to 30 individuals), some Paapje, Roodborsttapuit, different species of ducks and single Visarend. In reed some Waterral and sometimes Porseleinhoen, but difficult to see. In winter single individuals of Klapekster and Blauwe Kiekendief.
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Toegang
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.

