Descrição
The former gravel mining area Plessenteich has been transformed into a bird sanctuary. Shallow water zones and islands have been created. The lake landscape serves more than 230 bird species as a breeding and resting place. From the observation tower and several other viewpoints you have good views on the area. The Plessenteich is good for birding at any time of the year. Regular breeding birds are Rouxinol-grande-dos-caniços, Guincho-comum, Andorinha-do-mar-comum, Borrelho-pequeno-de-coleira and Abibe-comum. Also Guarda-rios-comum, Escrevedeira-amarela, Milhafre-real and Gaivota-de-cabeça-preta are often seen. Annually recurring migrating birds include Marrequinha-comum, Pato-de-bico-vermelho, Pato-ferrugíneo, Garça-branca-grande, Maçarico-das-rochas, Combatente, Perna-verde-comum and Narceja-comum.
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Acesso
Plessenteich is located 8 km southeast of the city of Ulm and directly north of the village of Werzlen. No parking lot signposted, you can park along the beginning of the street "Am Plessenteich" (89231 Neu-Ulm). Click on the P in the map to get directions.


