Descrição
The Blankensee can be overlooked best from a boardwalk near the village of the same name. Close views of Chapim-de-bigode and rouxinol-dos-caniços, with luck also Chapim-de-faces-pretas, are possible from the boardwalk (no scope needed). Abetouro-comum is often seen flying out of the reeds near the boardwalk, especially in winter. An occupied Águia-pesqueira nest can be seen from the boardwalk in summer.
Thousands of ducks and geese are on the lake in winter. Merganso-pequeno, Merganso-grande and Pato-olho-d'ouro give good views. Others are Zarro-comum, Zarro-negrinha, Piadeira and Frisada. Águia-rabalva is regularly seen. The most common large gull is Gaivota-de-patas-amarelas.
May is the month for Gaivina-preta. With luck you can get Gaivina-d'asa-branca and Gaivina-de-faces-brancas, too. Other good birds in spring are Mergulhão-de-pescoço-preto, Arrabio and big flocks of swallows.
Walking through the village (Chamariz-comum, Cegonha-branca), make sure to have a look for Guarda-rios-comum along the river Nieplitz.
On the walk to the tower in the north you pass the small lake Seechen (diminutive of lake "See"). Chances are good for Pato-olho-d'ouro, Mergulhão-pequeno and Mergulhão-de-pescoço-ruivo. From the tower you overlook the wetlands of the Ungeheuerwiesen. A breeding Águia-pesqueira, Abibe-comum, Narceja-comum and with luck Poupa can be seen. In winter Grou-comum, Tarambola-dourada and northern geese are typical species. Picanço-grande is regurlarly seen in the open winter landscape.
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Acesso
You can get to Blankensee (Trebbin) by car, bus or bicycle. There is no useful train connection. There are two free car parks in the village of Blankensee from where it is best to walk to the observation points. The boardwalk is wheelchair-accessible.


