Description
The Salmenwiesen meadows are easily accessible and offer a good mix of birds all year round, especially at times when there is water on the meadows and in the ditches. When the meadows are flooded, a good number of birds use the meadows as a place to feed and rest. Gâscă de vară, Gâscă canadiană, Stârc cenușiu, Găinușă de baltă, Rață mare and Cioară neagră are nearly always present. At times they are joined by Barză albă, Călifar roșu and Rață mică.
During spring migration it is possible to see pairs or small groups of Mărăcinar negru and Codobatură galbenă. If you are lucky, you may see Becațină comună , Grelușel pătat or even a rarity such as a Stârc de cireadă! During spring and summer there is a good chance of observing Silvie de câmp, Sfrâncioc roșiatic and Rândunică. Birds of prey can also frequently be observed soaring over the meadows.
In winter, Fâsă de luncă and Codobatură albă are usually present and can be heard and seen foraging on the meadows and in the reeds.
Details
Access
The Salmenwiesen are located 5 km south of the city of Karlsruhe. The site is best accessed on foot or by bike. There are a number of parking spaces nearby. Click on the P in the map for directions to a parking spot. The circular route indicated on the map is about 1,5 km.


