Description
Only 20 kilometers south of Berlin's outskirts lies the nature park Nuthe-Nieplitz. The humid lowlands of the rivers Nuthe and Nieplitz, forests, farmland, lakes and small villages are rich in birds. The meadows, pastures and flood plains in the lowlands of the watercourse Pfefferfließ and the Stangenhagener Polder are visited by many species of birds as rest and food areas. In autumn and spring many Журавель сірий as well as geese can be seen. Шуліка чорний and Лунь очеретяний are also looking for food here. The Observation Tower at lake Schwanensee also allows for great views on the Gänselake and the Pfefferfließ. More then 150 different birdspecies are allready seen from the tower. In spring and autumn migratory birds rest, in the summer waterfowl raise their young and the Скопа catches fish. Large groups of geese are resident in the winter season. Журавель сірий and egrets can be seen year-round. An information panel in the tower shows the occurring bird species. Nice birds that also can bee seen are Орлан-білохвіст, Підсоколик великий, Сорокопуд терновий, Шуліка рудий and Вивільга звичайна.
Details
Access
The Stangenhagener Polder is located directly south of the village of Stangenhagen. The outlook tower is located near lake Schwanensee. Parking is available in Stangenhagen or at Pfeffergraben shortly after Stangenhagen direction Zauchwitz (see the P on the map). A walk leads to about one kilometer along the Pfeffergraben to the tower. You can also make a circular walk of 2 km. This is the route we have drawn on the map.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , Lake , ReedbedsConditions
Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Best lighting conditions for bird watching are late afternoon and evening.