Rate birdingplace Weltkulturerbe and Important Bird Area Wachau
Description
The Danube valley in Austria between the cities of Melk and Krems in Lower Austria is called the Wachau. The Wachau valley is famous for its high-quality wines, but also a nice area for birding. strnádka svrčivá, strnádka cia, škovránik stromový and včelárik zlatý are just some of the species you can see there. Other nice birds are vlha obyčajná, dudok chochlatý, krutohlav hnedý, žlna sivá and strakoš obyčajný. See the extended list below. For the complete list of breeding birds you can go to the website of the Ornithologische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Wachau (OAGW), which is the local Consortium which looks after the birds in the Wachau, see the link below. And if you are lucky you will see the beautiful European Green Lizard while you are birding.
Details
Access
You can visit the area with public transport from Vienna very easily. Especially in spring and summer try to avoid driving with your car, where possible, respect nature. Train, bicycle and bus have a good network to explore the Wachau. Don´t miss the famous white wines (Riesling, Grüner Veltliner among others) in different characteristic brands (Steinfeder, Federspiel, Smaragd). There is a very good variety of excellent Restaurants and Heurigen (local wine tavern).
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Agriculture , Scattered trees and bushes , Valley , River , City/villageConditions
Flat , Hilly , Dry , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
If you need further information visit the website of the OAGW: https://oagw.at. Don´t miss a Smaragd (Riesling or Grüner Veltliner are the best known), it´s the best white-wine-area of the world.
Links
- Ornithologische Arbeitsgemeinschaft Wachau
- BirdLife Austria
- Vinea Wachau
- Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)
- Public transport in East Austria
- My Wachau
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