Description
Originally created by monks, the upper and lower Kelzer Teich continue to be used for fish farming. All other bodies of water were created for nature conservation reasons. srpična trstnica, mali ponirek and Mokož breed in the extensive reed beds. škrjančar and rjavi lunj hunt here and every year at migration time ribji orel can be observed. Occasionally, rarities such as bobnarica, rjavovrati ponirek or rjava čaplja are also reported. In winter the water from the ponds is drained.
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Access
You can park directly at the lower Kelzer Teich next to the B83. Click on the P in the map for directions. The lower pond is directly visible. The upper Kelzer Teich can be reached via a sandy path. A narrow path leads to a small observation hide.