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A lovely city park in Karsruhe with several ponds and the added bonus of the River Alb running along the edge of the park.
The Günther-Klotz-Anlage is a great place for casual birding, especially for families or those new to the hobby. There is always something to see up close and a good range of birds.
Numerous paths through the park and along the river make the park very accessible and the birds are used to people. There is usually a good mix of waterbirds on the ponds: Камышница, Лысуха, Кряква, Нильский гусь, Лебедь-шипун, Серая цапля and Большой баклан are nearly always present and there is a good chance of seeing Обыкновенный зимородок or Мандаринка. The mix of trees and bushes in the park provide a good habitat for numerous songbirds: Обыкновенный скворец, Домовый воробей, Черноголовый щегол, Зяблик, Большая синица, Лазоревка, Большой пёстрый дятел and Средний пёстрый дятел can all be seen or heard throughout the year.
The paths along the river are particularly good for songbirds in summer. In addition to the birds mentioned above, Черноголовая гаичка, Ополовник, Крапивник, Зарянка and Горная трясогузка can often be heard or spotted. At the right time of the year, it's also possible to see and hear both Серая мухоловка and Мухоловка-пеструшка.
During the winter months, flocks of Чиж and the odd Рябинник can often be seen feeding throughout the park. At dusk, large gatherings of Европейская чёрная ворона are an additional (noisy) winter attraction.
It's always worth checking the sky for any circling or soaring raptors, too (Пустельга обыкновенная, Канюк and Красный коршун). If you're lucky, you could well see one of the Сапсан that breed on one of the tall buildings nearby.
The park can be easily accessed from all sides. The easiest way is to cycle or walk, but there are also tram stops and parking possibilities nearby.
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