Description
The mud-areas and shallow water areas, the slowly flowing water and near-natural shores with reeds, adjacent reed meadows and floodplain forests as well as the gravel islands make the Flachsee a water bird reserve of national importance. 58 different bird species have bred here. A total of 212 different bird species have been observed on the Flachsee. You'll find a nice little birdhide at the reservoir (Flachsee). The hide offers perfect views for birdwatching. You'll maybe find following kind of birds: Different ducks (especially during wintertime), waders, Veliki vranac, Trstenjak crvrkutić, Vivak, Sprudnik ubojica, Divlja guska, Siva čaplja.
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Access
Near the village Unterlunkhofen, there is a parking lot, situated directly at the river Reuss. From there you can walk or bycicle the way up to the birdhide. (approx. 20 mins.) The circular route that is shown on the map is about 7 km.
