Description
The Salmenwiesen meadows are easily accessible and offer a good mix of birds all year round, especially at times when there is water on the meadows and in the ditches. When the meadows are flooded, a good number of birds use the meadows as a place to feed and rest. siva gos, kanadska gos, siva čaplja, zelenonoga tukalica, mlakarica and črna vrana are nearly always present. At times they are joined by bela štorklja, rjasta kozarka and kreheljc.
During spring migration it is possible to see pairs or small groups of prosnik and rumena pastirica. If you are lucky, you may see kozica , kobiličar or even a rarity such as a kravja čaplja! During spring and summer there is a good chance of observing rjava penica, rjavi srakoper and kmečka lastovka. Birds of prey can also frequently be observed soaring over the meadows.
In winter, travniška cipa and bela pastirica are usually present and can be heard and seen foraging on the meadows and in the reeds.
Details
Access
The Salmenwiesen are located 5 km south of the city of Karlsruhe. The site is best accessed on foot or by bike. There are a number of parking spaces nearby. Click on the P in the map for directions to a parking spot. The circular route indicated on the map is about 1,5 km.


