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Rate birdingplace Wasserscheide - Gantrisch
Description
Wasserscheide and its surrounding mountain forests and Alpine meadows are located within the Gantrisch/Gurnigel IBA. The area is easily accessible by car and public transport. There are some amenities (hotel, restaurant) and a network of well-marked hiking paths. The area is home to some Alpine species such as Sitronirisk , Kongeørn , Orrfugl , Murkryper , Tretåspett , Fjellrype , and Steintrost. In recent years, in summer, observations of vultures, in particular Gåsegribb have become more common.
Wasserscheide is also one of the Swiss hot spots for the observation of autumn migration (roughly between 15 August and 15 October). During late summer considerable passage of Svartglente and Vepsevåk can occur. This is followed in late August / early September by migration of Bieter. September sees good passage of Spurvehauk , Fiskeørn and Sivhauk , and some insectivorous passerines stopping over, including Svarthvit Fluesnapper , Rødstjert , Buskskvett. October is the month of mass migration of passerines including Bokfink , Kjernebiter and Heipiplerke.
Details
Access
Access to this alpine hot spot is quite easy by car and public transport. There are several car parking places on the Gurnigel Pass (paying) where there is also a stop of Postauto 323 from Riggisberg or Schwarzenburg. The route you see on the map is 8,5 km long.
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