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Description
Leinepolder Salzderhalden (> 500ha) consists of a mixture of wet meadows, reedbeds scattered with bushes and trees. In winter and spring the area can get flooded resulting in a lage shallow lake attractive to waterfowl and migrating waders. March and April are best with large flocks of žvižgavka, žličarica and kreheljc among other waterfowl. Large flocks of priba often contain small numbers of zlata prosenka . žerjav usually is present, with single birds still around in May. Migration of waders in March - May can be interesting. Regular visitors are togotnik , zelenonogi martinec , rdečenogi martinec (in small numbers), pikasti martinec , močvirski martinec and črni martinec but several rarities such as ploskokljunec , stepska priba or rjava komatna tekica have paid this site a visit.
Breeding birds are for example modra taščica , bičja trstnica , kobiličar or trstni cvrčalec. All European Rails and Crakes have used the area for breeding, though only Mokož and kosec turn up yearly.
Autumn migration usually is quieter due to the lack of water.
In winter, large flocks of Geese (usually siva gos , Njivska gos (serrirostris) , beločela gos ) are around. Here, the chances are best for finding koconoga kanja , that occasionally stay a few days or weeks.
Details
Access
The area can be reached by car via A7. Exit "Northeim Nord", drive towards Einbeck and turn left after 600m. At the end of the road turn right towards Einbeck and then right onto L 572 again at the next crossing. Drive through Stöckheim and Drüber.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Reedbeds , GrasslandConditions
Flat , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Winter , SummerRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Bicycle , Foot , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
The area can be crowded with birds or deserted. The abundence of birds is highly influenced of the water levels. Periods with lots of precipitation are required to create the high water situations that are necessary to flood the area. Therefore spring usually offers best conditions.
Links
- Naturerlebnis Leinepolder
- Leinepolder Salzderhelden, Geschiebesperre Hollenstedt und Northeimer Kiesteiche