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Description
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 Rață moțată, Rață lingurar, Gâscă călugăriță, Gârliță mare, Stârc cenușiu and Egretă mare. The ponds are also a great place to observe Ferestraș mare.
In spring, the area is used by Cocor to rest when migrating northwards to their breeding grounds. Other migrating species that often can be found here are Uligan pescar, Barză neagră and Șoim călător. The area is also home to many breeding species, like Pescăruș râzător, Nagâț, Corcodel mare and Culic mare. From 2010 on, the area is also home to a breeding pair of Barză albă.
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Access
Parking area is available at Westerwieher Strasse. You can make a circular route of about three kilometers, both walking and cycling.