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Windknollen

Thüringen  >  Germany

The area of Windknollen offers a habitat which is similar to the North American prairie. Larks, buntings and birds of prey can be easily observed.

Added* by Anton
Most recent update 29 mai 2020

Description

The area of Windknollen - close to the city of Jena - is a small mountain with a mosaic landscape containing mostly semi-dry short grass vegetation, temporarily water-filled depressions, bushes, mixed deciduous forest and isles of pine trees. Once a military training area it is now a little nature reserve (185 ha). Typical birds here are Sanglerke, Trelerke, Kornspurv, Tornskate and Svartstrupe. You can also easily find Gulspurv, Gråspett , Svartmeis, Tårnfalk Musvåk and Glente.

Details

Access

You can access Windknollen only on foot from different directions, for example from the village of Closewitz or through Steingrund.

Terrain and Habitat

Plain , Steppe , Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Plateau

Conditions

Open landscape , Hilly , Dry

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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