Descrição
The Steinhorster Becken is a fairly recent, human-made, nature reserve consisting of a mosaic of habitats, like reedbeds, freshwater ponds with islands and wetlands. The area serves as both resting and foraging for many species of bird.
In winter, the area is great for observing ducks, geese and herons, like Zarro-negrinha, Pato-trombeteiro, Ganso-de-faces-brancas, Ganso-grande-de-testa-branca, Garça-real and Garça-branca-grande. The ponds are also a great place to observe Merganso-grande.
In spring, the area is used by Grou-comum to rest when migrating northwards to their breeding grounds. Other migrating species that often can be found here are Águia-pesqueira, Cegonha-preta and falcão-peregrino. The area is also home to many breeding species, like Guincho-comum, Abibe-comum, Mergulhão-de-crista and Maçarico-real. From 2010 on, the area is also home to a breeding pair of Cegonha-branca.
Detalhes
Acesso
Parking area is available at Westerwieher Strasse. You can make a circular route of about three kilometers, both walking and cycling.

