Description
The south shore of the lake Zeller See harbours a vast moorland amidst a stunning alpine scenery. The WiesenKönigReich wetlands with its lowland moor and wetland meadows give shelter to a variety of plants and animals. Lake Zeller See and the vast wet meadows on its south shore are an important resting place for migratory birds and overwintering bird species. Every year thousands of birds are crossing the Alps on their way to the breeding sites in the north of Europe. A good resting place close to the main Alpine ridge is this reserve on the southern shore of Lake Zeller See. Among the breeding birds are Suna, Küçük batağan, Bıldırcın kılavuzu, Su çulluğu, Çayır taşkuşu, Tarlakuşu and Sarý kuyruksallayan. Herons and egrets are foraging in the area, a Gri balýkçýl colony is found in the vicinity of Bruckberg.
During migration you can see waders like Büyük kumkuşu, Karakarınlı kumkuşu and Yeşil düdükçün and sometimes rarities. Pufla, Fiyu, Kilkuyruk, Elmabaş patka and Tarakdiş can be observed in winter. Karabatak are migrating through. Especially in winter one can observe larger groups. Other birds that can be seen are Saz delicesi, Kara sumru, Kızılsırtlı örümcekkuşu, Kuyrukkakan, Kara sinekkapan, Ağaç serçesi and Sıvacı.
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Access
WiesenKönigReich Zell am See is located on the southern shores of the lake Zeller See. There is a free parking (see the P on the map or click on the P to get directions). You can explore the area on foot or by bike. The route that is shown on the map is about 5 km.