Description
The Bucher Landgraben in the north of Nuremberg, near the airport, is a renaturalized wetland area of particular importance for species and bird conservation. Along the small stream that runs through open meadows, reed beds, willow bushes, and swamp forest areas, habitat has been specifically restored in recent years to promote ecological diversity. This near-natural design offers ideal conditions for numerous bird species – both for breeding and as a resting place during migration.
The area is particularly valuable for meadow and wetland breeders as well as for migratory birds that rest here during the transition periods. Typical breeding birds include the Barska strnadica, Strnadica žutovoljka, Trstenjak rogožar, Trstenjak crvrkutić, Poljska ševa, and Rusi svračak. Livadska trepteljka, Šumska trepteljka, and occasionally Vivak have also been observed here. Crnoglava grmuša, Carić, Veliki detlić, and Drozd pevač live in the woods along the ditch. During the migration season, Obična travarka, Obična beloguza, and even Barska šljuka can be seen regularly. Sivi soko and Eja močvarica also use the area to search for food.
The Bucher Landgraben is a rather quiet, little-frequented area, which makes it particularly attractive for shy species. For birdwatchers, it offers a rare combination of renaturalized cultural landscape, wetland biotopes, and a quiet location. A real insider tip in the Nuremberg city area. In the early morning or late afternoon bird activity is at its peak.
Rare bird species that have been observed at the Bucher Landgraben include Barska šljuka, Obična travarka, Obični cvrčić, Eja močvarica, and occasionally even Sivi barski petlić.
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Access
As the Bucher Landgraben area is close to the Nuremberg airport, it is very easy to get there. There are plenty of parking spaces available. The area has excellent public transport connections. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.
