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Description
The shore area at the southern tip of the Heisinger peninsula is is a bird sanctuary called the Heisinger Bogen. This shallow water area in the floodplains of the river Ruhr has a well-developed vegetation and remnants of a riparian forest. The area floods at regular intervals. You will have the opportunity to observe waterfowl up close. Grebes and ducks are accustomed to humans and show little shyness. But also rarer species, such as Krikkand, Dvergdykker, Isfugl and Vannrikse can be observed. There is a big Gråhegre colony, 70 - 80 breeding pairs raise their offspring here every year, and Storskarv also breeds in the area.
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Access
The Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary is easily accessible by public transport. If you arrive by car you can park at the end of the street Obere Aue. Click on the P in the map for directions. From the parking you can explore the area on foot. The paths are flat and also suitable for wheelchair users.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , RiverConditions
Open landscape , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Photo Heisinger Bogen by Thomas Schoch – www.retas.de, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0.