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Rheinaue Walsum

Nordrhein Westfalen  >  Germany

A beautiful meadow and cultural landscape that surprises with a variety of species, such as Cuc, Ciocârlie and Fâsă de pădure.

Added* by Max Huemer-Uffermann
Most recent update 3 iunie 2022

Description

At the beginning of Rheinaue Walsum you cross a mixture of deciduous forests and wet meadows, in which you can see deer and brown hares as well as species such as Codroș de pădure, Fazan and Șoimul rândunelelor. If you follow the path, you will pass a small area of thistles and reeds, where Silvie de câmp, Grelușel pătat and Pitulice mică are at home. Early in the morning the call of Cuc and Pitulice fluierătoare can be heard from the woods.

Then you get to the flood lakes and alder brooks. Rață pestriță breed on the lakes and with luck you will see Presură de stuf and Lopătar. In winter Ferestraș mare, Ferestraș mic and Rață cu cap castaniu rest there, during the migration period you can also find various waders such as Fluierar de munte and species such as Rață mică.

When you get to the dike, especially in spring, you notice the many Fâsă de pădure that fly out of the green areas on the dike. From the dike I have a good overview of the dike foreland, where the singing Ciocârlie can hardly be overheard. Other breeding birds are Cânepar, Fâsă de luncă and Codobatură galbenă. During migration Mărăcinar negru, Mărăcinar mare and Pietrar sur rest in this area. In addition to the wet meadows, there are also depressions in the dike foreland where, with a bit of luck, you can see species such as Codalb, Fluierar cu picioare roșii, Fluierar cu picioare verzi, Scoicar, Prundăraș gulerat mic and Fluierar de zăvoi.

In winter, the entire area is mainly known for the massive numbers of hibernating Gârliță mare. In spring and summer it is also worthwhile to be out at dusk to hear Cucuvea, Strigă and Huhurez mic calling.

Details

Access

The area can be reached via both the B8 and A59. The best parking lot is "Parkplatz kleine Wardstraße", if this is full, you can also park at the Rheinaue parking lot or at the nearby cemetery, but then you have to walk / drive a little along the street to get into the area. At the first mentioned parking lot you are right in the middle of the action. The walking route that is indicated on the map is about 8 km long.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Plain , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Summer , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

With a lot of luck you can see exceptional birds like Stârc de noapte or Ibis sacru, both of which have already been reported in the area.

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