Descrição
In the large open area of the Vehnemoor typical marsh breeders such as Petinha-dos-prados, Pisco-de-peito-azul, Escrevedeira-dos-caniços, Grou-comum, Narceja-comum, Maçarico-real, Perna-vermelha-comum and Borrelho-pequeno-de-coleira are common in spring and summer. There is also a small colony of Guincho-comum and single pairs Gaivota-parda. The forested area in the central part is a breeding place for Noitibó da Europa, Felosa-musical and Petinha-das-árvores.
On spring migration parts that just have been recently renaturalised are also good spots for Waders. Most numerous species are Perna-verde-comum, Pássaro-bique-bique, Maçarico-bastardo, Borrelho-grande-de-coleira and Pilrito de Temminck. From late April to August (best time is first decade of May) other Wader species such as Pilrito-comum, Pilrito-sanderlingo, Rola-do-mar, Pilrito-de-bico-comprido and Pilrito-pequeno could be watched here.
In winter the area is used as a roosting site for huge numbers of Greater White-Fronted Geese & Bean Geese, Common Cranes and swans.
See the full list of species that have been recorded in the Vehnemoor below (including historic records).
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Acesso
There are four ways to access the moor (see map). One road through the area could be used by car, others are forbidden to use and blocked with barriers. But those can be explored on foot.
