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Außenalster

Hamburg  >  Germany

What looks like a big lake in the middle of the city is actually a dammed river. Interesting birds keep popping up every now and then.

Added* by Manuel Tacke
Most recent update 28 лютого 2020

Description

The Outer Alster ("Alster" is the name of the river, "Außen" means Outer) represents a large water body located on a migratory bird route within a metropole region. Frequent breeding and feeding birds like Крижень (of course), Пірникоза велика, Лиска звичайна, Водяна курочка, Баклан великий or Мартин звичайний are known from many places. Especially during winter half of the year water birds of all kind can be expected. Several species of ducks (including Синьга, Чернь морська, Чирянка мала), divers (Пірникоза сірощока, Пірникоза чорношия, Пірникоза червоношия), gulls (all common species) and terns ( Крячок чорний, Крячок річковий) can be observed with a bit of luck and scope. Even Орлан-білохвіст has been seen gliding over. Recorded rarities include Поморник великий and Крячок білокрилий.

Details

Access

The Außenalster is surrounded by a well accessible foot trail and biking lanes. Public transports connects to any side of the water.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration , Winter , Summer , Autumn

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Take the position of the sun into account when planning your trip.

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