Descrição
The Reckahn Fishponds – built end of 19th century – are now in extensive use and offer nice and close observations of waterbirds, birds of the reeds, ducks and waders. The area has 11 ponds of which ponds 1, 2, 3, 5 and 11 are best for birdwatching (see map for numbering). There are several observation platforms around the ponds. But be aware: these are only elevated park benches and offer neither disguise nor shade.
Breeding birds are amongst others Mergulhão-de-crista, Mergulhão-pequeno, Mergulhão-de-pescoço-preto (rare), Mergulhão-de-pescoço-ruivo, Frisada, Pato-olho-d'ouro, Frango-d'água, Franga-d'água-grande (rare), Tartaranhão-ruivo-dos-pauis, Guarda-rios-comum, Rouxinol-grande-dos-caniços and Alvéola-cinzenta.
The best time for waders is summer and late summer. Waders are mainly found on pond 2 (see map). If you plan only a short visit for waders, then visit this pond. Main species are Abibe-comum, Maçarico-bastardo and Narceja-comum (good views). Rarities in the past included Pilrito-acuminado, Pilrito-peitoral, Abibe-sociável, Pilrito-falcinelo, Perna-verde-fino and Papa-ratos.
During the time when adults need to feed their offspring, Águia-pesqueira, Águia-rabalva and Cegonha-preta can be seen visiting the ponds. The mud flats are also used by Grou-comum as a roosting place, so please avoid disturbances in the evening and at night. A good place for seeing Frango-d'água or Franga-d'água-grande is pond 3.
Detalhes
Acesso
You can get there by car, bus or bicycle. Parking for cars is possible at pond 2 (see P on the map). Around the fishponds it is best to walk.
If you want to get there with public transport, take the train to Brandenburg Hbf. From there a bus operates to Reckahn, albeit irregularly.
Terreno e Habitat
Lamaçais , Terras húmidas , Camas de juncoCondições
PlanoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
SimBoa temporada de observação de aves
Verão , Primavera , OutonoMelhor hora para visitar
Migração de outono , VerãoRota
Estrada pavimentadaCaminho dificil
FácilAcessível por
PéAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
SimInformação extra
You are welcome to visit the Reckahn Manor House (owner of the fish ponds) with the Rochow-Museum, a museum around a pedagogue of the 18th century, and a manor park. They are situated north of the ponds (see map). The manor park and village Reckahn can be good for Estrelinha-de-cabeça-listada, Chamariz-comum and Rola-turca. Cegonha-branca nests are found in nearly every village.
