Description
The Weiherwald offers a great range of habitats (mixed alluvial woodland, shallow ponds, streams, ditches, meadows, gardens), all in a very small area and close to an urban environment. It is very accessible with paths for pedestrians and cyclists transecting the area. These paths have two benefits: they makes bird observations easy and also mean that the birds are not too shy. A circular walk of the location covers all the habitats mentioned above, with many variations and little detours possible.
There is a notable population of 20 or more Чирянка мала present here in winter (and well into spring).
The Weiherwald is great for observing and hearing Woodpeckers, with five species possible all year round: Дятел середній , Дятел звичайний and Зелений дятел are common here and there is always a chance of Жовна чорна and Дятел малий, especially in winter.
The shallow ponds and ditches attract Рибалочка блакитний, which can be seen fishing or flying from one area of water to another. Плиска гірська are sometimes present, foraging along the water's edges.
Small flocks of Ополовник звичайний, або синиця довгохвоста often roam the area, along with Чиж лісовий, Костогриз and the occasional Дрізд білобровий in winter.
Late spring is a great time to listen to Вивільга звичайна, Соловейко західний and Вівчарик весняний. With a bit of luck Мухоловка строката can also be seen.
Other birds present all year round include Золотомушка червоночуба, Повзик звичайний, Підкоришник короткопалий and Гаїчка болотяна.
In addition to the fantastic birdlife, the Weiherwald is also a hotspot for many (rare) amphibians and insects. No matter what time of year or day, there's always something to enjoy here!
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Access
There are two car parking possibilities close to the Weiherwald. Click on a P in the map to get directions.


