Beskrivning
Located in the middle of the huge urban industrial area of the port of Hamburg, the Holzhafen was reconnected to the tidal river Elbe only in 2013 as a compensation area for the expansion of the motorway. Therefore the area is one of the most important wetlands in Hamburg. Depending on the time and season you can expect a great variety of waterbirds of all kind. Especially during migration season several species of ducks can be seen (especially Kricka, Skedand and gravand in good numbers). Some days in spring see dozens of gulls (all species, including svarthuvad mås which breeds close by) and terns feeding from the water, småtärna and skräntärna are recorded. The adjacent bushy areas and reed belts used to be good spots to search for passerines as blåhake. Pilgrimsfalk breeds in a nearby power pole and Fiskgjuse is a reguar guests. Also different species of waders can be observed in smaller numbers.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
An asphalted footpath (also accessible by bike) leads along the dike directly past the area and allows good views. Parking areas are close. Public transport (S Rothenburgsort, close to Hauptbahnhof) can be reached within reasonable distance.
Terräng och habitat
Våtmark , Spridda träd och buskar , Flod , Vassar , Stad/by , Gyttjig strandFörhållanden
PlattRundtur
NejTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartRutt
Asfalterad väg , Bred stigHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fots , Cykel , Bil , RullstolFågeltorn / plattform
NejExtra information
Going by bike gives you the best opportunity to combine a visit of the Holzhafen with other great birding spots close by.


