Description
Fulderaue und Ilmenaue is a nature reserve along the river Rhine. A river wetland with important areas of shallow backwaters acting as a feeding area for waterfowl and a breeding and resting place for waders and other waterfowl. How exciting the area is depends heavily on the water level. When the water level is low, this a very good area for waders. In the autumn ducks and terns. It's worth a visit as it's a real hotspot at times. Some of the birds you can encounter are Широконоска, Чирок-свистунок, Гоголь, Большой крохаль, Кулик-сорока, Чибис, Галстучник, Малый зуёк, Большой кроншнеп, Чернозобик, Бекас, Большой улит and Фифи.
Details
Access
Fulderaue und Ilmenaue is located 4 km to the east of the villige of Bingen am Rhein. There is a parking lot in the middle of the nature reserve. Click on the P in the map to get directions. From the parking you can explore the area on foot. The circular route indicated on the map is about 4,5 km long.

