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Description
At the beginning of Rheinaue Walsum you cross a mixture of deciduous forests and wet meadows, in which you can see deer and brown hares as well as species such as Rødstjert, Fasan and Lerkefalk. If you follow the path, you will pass a small area of thistles and reeds, where Tornsanger, Gresshoppesanger and Gransanger are at home. Early in the morning the call of Gjøk and Løvsanger can be heard from the woods.
Then you get to the flood lakes and alder brooks. Snadderand breed on the lakes and with luck you will see Sivspurv and Skjestork. In winter Laksand, Lappfiskand and Taffeland rest there, during the migration period you can also find various waders such as Strandsnipe and species such as Krikkand.
When you get to the dike, especially in spring, you notice the many Trepiplerke that fly out of the green areas on the dike. From the dike I have a good overview of the dike foreland, where the singing Sanglerke can hardly be overheard. Other breeding birds are Tornirisk, Heipiplerke and Gulerle. During migration Svartstrupe, Buskskvett and Steinskvett rest in this area. In addition to the wet meadows, there are also depressions in the dike foreland where, with a bit of luck, you can see species such as Havørn, Rødstilk, Gluttsnipe, Tjeld, Dverglo and Skogsnipe.
In winter, the entire area is mainly known for the massive numbers of hibernating Tundragås. In spring and summer it is also worthwhile to be out at dusk to hear Kirkeugle, Tårnugle and Kattugle calling.
Details
Access
The area can be reached via both the B8 and A59. The best parking lot is "Parkplatz kleine Wardstraße", if this is full, you can also park at the Rheinaue parking lot or at the nearby cemetery, but then you have to walk / drive a little along the street to get into the area. At the first mentioned parking lot you are right in the middle of the action. The walking route that is indicated on the map is about 8 km long.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Plain , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , AgricultureConditions
Flat , Open landscape , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Summer , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
With a lot of luck you can see exceptional birds like Natthegre or Helligibis, both of which have already been reported in the area.