Beskrivning
Lake Barmener (Barmener See) was created as a result of large-scale gravel extraction in the valley of the river Rur. The gravel pit was then redesigned. The western shore is used for recreation, here is a sandy beach and boating recreation. The eastern bank is designated for nature. With a small island and resting areas for birds. The lake is a designated SAC (Special Area of Conservation / FFH-Gebiet). With its large water surface and its bird island, the Barmener See attracts mainly water birds. Especially in the winter months, all kinds of ducks visit the area. Then there are groups of brunand, vigg, snatterand and Kricka. Rarities such as storskrake and salskrake are also sometimes present. skäggdopping, sothöna and knölsvan are present throughout the year. storskarv often hunt in groups. A dozen gråhäger breed on the island. Sometimes they are visited by ägretthäger. Various Beavers also live around the Barmener See. The lake also has a bird hide on the eastern shore.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
The Barmener See is located near Jülich-Barmen. You can park at the sports fields on the road to the lake. Click on the P in the map for directions. You can walk around the Barmener See (3.5 km). This path runs along the bird hide.
Terräng och habitat
Sjö , VåtmarkFörhållanden
SumpigtRundtur
JaTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartBästa säsong för skådning
Året runtBästa tid för ett besök
VinterRutt
Bred stigHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fotsFågeltorn / plattform
JaExtra information
Rare vagrants (one-time sightings until 2026): havsörn, kohäger, dvärgmås, rördrom, strandskata, silkeshäger, spetsbergsgås, sjöorre, smålom, bergand, svarttärna, stripgås, and gråsiska.
Regular but scarce visitors (almost annual): natthäger, polyglottsångare, stjärtand.
Frequent highlights (multiple sightings per year): rödhuvad dykand, cettisångare (present year-round), vattenrall, enkelbeckasin, drillsnäppa, skogssnäppa, fiskgjuse, and Skedand.
Notable breeding birds in the area: lärkfalk, sommargylling, gök, mellanspett, röd glada, brun glada, sydnäktergal, mindre hackspett, korp, sparvhök, and duvhök.


