Prague & German/Czech border area (1 Viewer)

[Chris in France]

Next August I shall be spending four days in Wehlen, Germany, which is in an area apparently known as 'Saxon Switzerland' between Dresden and the Czech Republic border, plus a few hours in Prague travelling there and back.

I have not been to either of these places before and wonder if any interesting birds can be found there. Unfortunately, I shall have limited birding opportunities in both cases but I'm hoping that, armed with some 'where to see birds' info, I can go directly to one or two good birding spots within the short time I shall have available at each place.

Many thanks in advance.

 

[baillieswells]

Next August I shall be spending four days in Wehlen, Germany, which is in an area apparently known as 'Saxon Switzerland' between Dresden and the Czech Republic border, plus a few hours in Prague travelling there and back.

I have not been to either of these places before and wonder if any interesting birds can be found there. Unfortunately, I shall have limited birding opportunities in both cases but I'm hoping that, armed with some 'where to see birds' info, I can go directly to one or two good birding spots within the short time I shall have available at each place.

Many thanks in advance.

Praguei is too beautiful a city to waste time on birding, especially if it is only a short visit. However if you carry your camera or binoculars with you all the time, you might see something.

 

[albatross02]

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Next August I shall be spending four days in Wehlen, Germany, which is in an area apparently known as 'Saxon Switzerland' between Dresden and the Czech Republic border, plus a few hours in Prague travelling there and back.

I have not been to either of these places before and wonder if any interesting birds can be found there. Unfortunately, I shall have limited birding opportunities in both cases but I'm hoping that, armed with some 'where to see birds' info, I can go directly to one or two good birding spots within the short time I shall have available at each place.

Many thanks in advance.

Hi,

even I was in this area quit often, I have not knowledge about birding there.
I was there only for climbing.
Maybe try this e-mail adresse
[email protected]

Best regards
Dieter

 

[nickderry]

Not really knowledgable of the birds in Prague but when I was there, I found the park near the metronome a good site. Of course it was February so the birds would be different to August but there were a few Hawfinches, Waxwings and Woodpeckers.

 

[Chris in France]

Thanks Dieter & Nickderry, I'll follow up on both your suggestions. I'll let you know if I see anything interesting.