Description
Barker Heide is one of the few remaining heathland areas in the region. The area features sand dunes, moorlands, and nutrient-poor grasslands. It is a large area with many different bird species. It's a resting area for many waterbirds and songbirds, such as: hus divá, kazarka pestrá, sliepočka vodná, potápka malá and bernikľa veľká. In recent years, žeriav popolavý have repeatedly been seen in the area. Breeding birds include strakoš obyčajný, hvizdák veľký and škovránik stromový.
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Access
Barker Heide is located in the Segeberg district near the towns of Bark, Bockhorn, Hartenholm, and Todesfelde. You can access the area from either Bark, Bockhorn, or Hartenholm. Parking is available at the edge of the area. Press a P on the map for directions to a carpark. The area is also very easy to visit by bike. The circular route indicated on the map is about 8 km.
