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. Divlja guska, Kanadska guska, Siva čaplja, Barska kokica, Gluvara and Vrana are nearly always present. At times they are joined by Bela roda, Utva zlatokrila and Krdža.
During spring migration it is possible to see pairs or small groups of Crnoglava travarka and Žuta pliska. If you are lucky, you may see Barska šljuka , Cvrčić tršćar or even a rarity such as a Čaplja govedarka! During spring and summer there is a good chance of observing Obična grmuša, Rusi svračak and Seoska lasta. Birds of prey can also frequently be observed soaring over the meadows.
In winter, Livadska trepteljka and Bela pliska 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.


