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Oelbach Klärteiche

Nordrhein-Westfalen  >  Germany

The Oelbach ponds are good for duck watching in winter.

Added* by Lias
Most recent update 19 decembrie 2023

Description

It is worth watching the birds at the Oelbach Klärteiche because, especially in winter, there are large numbers of Rață mare, Rață pestriță, Rață moțată, Rață cu cap castaniu, Rață fluierătoare , Corcodel mare, Lișiță, Corcodel mic and Găinușă de baltă. Due to the mixture of forest and water, other species also live there in smaller numbers, such as Ciocănitoare pestriță mare, Pițigoi albastru, Pițigoi mare, Cinteză, Pescăraș albastru, Stârc cenușiu, Pitulice mică, Cormoran mare and many more.

Sometimes rare species are also found there.

Details

Access

The Oelbach ponds are located in the Bochum district of Querenburg, very close to the Ruhr University and the Kemnader See. You can park near the ponds. From the parking you can explore the area on foot or bike.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Forest , River , Grassland , City/village , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Wide path , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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