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Description
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 Elmabaş patka, Tepeli patka, Boz ördek and Çamurcun. Rarities such as Büyük tarakdiş and Sütlabi are also sometimes present. Bahri, Sakarmeke and Kuğu are present throughout the year. Karabatak often hunt in groups. A dozen Gri balýkçýl breed on the island. Sometimes they are visited by Büyük ak balýkçýl. Various Beavers also live around the Barmener See. The lake also has a bird hide on the eastern shore.
Details
Access
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.
Terrain and Habitat
Lake , WetlandConditions
WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
WinterRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Rare vagrants (one-time sightings until 2026): Akkuyruklu kartal, Sığır balıkçılı, Küçük martı, Balaban, Poyrazkuşu, Küçük ak balýkçýl, Küçük Tarla Kazı, Kara ördek, Kýzýlgerdanlý dalgýç, Karabaş patka, Kara sumru, Hint Kazı, and Huş isketesi.
Regular but scarce visitors (almost annual): Gece Balikçili, Şarkıcı mukallit, Kilkuyruk.
Frequent highlights (multiple sightings per year): Macar ördeği, Kamış Bülbülü (present year-round), Su kılavuzu, Su çulluğu, Dere düdükçünü, Yeşil düdükçün, Balık kartalı, and Kaşıkgaga.
Notable breeding birds in the area: Delice doğan, Sarıasma, Guguk, Ortanca Ağaçkakan, Kızıl Çaylak, Kara çaylak, Bülbül, Küçük ağaçkakan, Kuzgun, Atmaca, and Çakýr.