Descrição
During spring and summer, common species that can be found at Saalbachniederung Bruchsal are Trigueirão, Borrelho-pequeno-de-coleira, Abibe-comum, Mergulhão-pequeno, Narceja-comum, Cartaxo-nortenho, Papa-moscas-preto and Rouxinol-grande-dos-caniços. Sometimes a Garça-roxa can be seen, Garça-pequena breed since 2021, but often hard to see. In fall, migration is quite good for waders (August to mid October). Common waders like Combatente, Pilrito-comum, Maçarico-bastardo, Pássaro-bique-bique, Maçarico-das-rochas, Perna-vermelha-comum, Perna-verde-comum, Perna-vermelha-escuro and Narceja-comum in small numbers every year, but also often good for rare waders like Pilrito-de-bico-comprido, Tarambola-cinzenta, Maçarico-real, Pilrito de Temminck, Pilrito-pequenoand Maçarico-de-bico-direito (often all of these waders every year present but only single individuals). Pernilongo in 2018 and 2019 with single individuals present. Later in fall (September and October) high numbers of Cegonha-branca, some Cegonha-preta and Grou-comum. Good numbers of Petinha-ribeirinha(up to 30 individuals), some Cartaxo-nortenho, Cartaxo-comum, different species of ducks and single Águia-pesqueira. In reed some Frango-d'água and sometimes Franga-d'água-grande, but difficult to see. In winter single individuals of Picanço-grande and Tartaranhão-azulado.
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The Saalbachniederung is located northwest of the town of Bruchsal. Best way by car or train (Bruchsal train station). From Bruchsal, take the B35 towards Karlsdorf. Cross the A5 highway and turn left at the next traffic light onto Neuwiesenstraße. Turn left again (not at the gas station) into Im Ochsenstall (industrial area). Follow Lußhardtstraße, cross the B35 bridge, and park near the Kieswerk Neureut. Press P on the map for directions.

