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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 Попелюх звичайний, Чернь чубата, Нерозень and Чирянка мала. Rarities such as Крех великий and Крех малий are also sometimes present. Пірникоза велика, Лиска звичайна and Лебідь-шипун are present throughout the year. Баклан великий often hunt in groups. A dozen Чапля сіра breed on the island. Sometimes they are visited by Чепура велика. 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): Орлан-білохвіст, Чапля єгипетська, Мартин малий, Бугай водяний, Кулик-сорока, Мала біла чапля, Гуменник короткодзьобий, Синьга, Гагара червоношия, Чернь морська, Крячок чорний, Гуска гірська, and Чечітка звичайна.
Regular but scarce visitors (almost annual): Квак звичайний, Берестянка багатоголоса, Шилохвіст.
Frequent highlights (multiple sightings per year): Чернь червонодзьоба, Очеретянка середземноморська (present year-round), Пастушок, Баранець звичайний, Набережник палеарктичний, Коловодник лісовий, Скопа, and Широконіска північна.
Notable breeding birds in the area: Підсоколик великий, Вивільга звичайна, Зозуля звичайна, Дятел середній, Шуліка рудий, Шуліка чорний, Соловейко західний, Дятел малий, Крук звичайний, Яструб малий, and Яструб великий.