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Große Grabenniederung

West Brandenburg  >  Germany

Extensive lowland, criss-crossed by numerous ditches, in which large flood plains are formed by damming in winter and spring.

Added* by Martin Miethke
Most recent update 6 Eylül 2021

Description

Große Grabenniederung is an area of extensively farmed lowland and an important breeding and resting area for many geese, ducks, waders and other meadow breeders.

Sakarca and Akyanaklý kaz rest here by the thousands in late winter, furthermore Fiyu, Kilkuyruk and Kaşıkgaga in spring by the hundreds. The breeding birds include Turna, Çıkrıkçın, Kızkuşu, Kızılbacak, Kındıra kamışçını and Mavigerdan. Limikoles like Döşüşkenkuş and Orman düdükçünü regularly rest on the spring migration. Büyük ak balýkçýl, Kara leylek, Akkuyruklu kartal, Saz delicesi and Gök doðan regularly use the area for foraging. In winter, nordic Geese like Tundra kazi and Sakarca can be seen, as well as Ötücü kuğu, Gökçe delice, Paçalı şahin, Boz doğan, Büyük örümcekkuşu and Sarıgagalı ketenkuşu.

Details

Access

You can explore the area from Gülpe in the northwest, from Wolsier in the north or from Parey in the south. There is a bus stop in Wolsier.

The route shown in the map consists of paved roads (the infamous “Plattenwege” of the former GDR), only the last section in front of the hut is a grassy path. From the birdwatching hide you have the best overview of the area.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , High water possible , Wet , No shadow

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Winter , Spring

Route

Paved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

Important: the part of the route between Wolsier and Parey is closed to vehicles between March 15th and May 20th!

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