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==Birds==
 
==Birds==
 
===Notable Species===
 
===Notable Species===
In spring are lots of flooded meadow near river Elbe and Havel. So it is possible to see lots of waders, geese and ducks there. Also cranes very common there.
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The meadows adjacent to the Rivers Elbe and Havel (which flows into the former) are flooded in spring and often in autumn as well. This attracts large numbers of water birds, waders, geese and ducks and is also a popular feeding and roosting habitat for the [[Common Crane]].
It is also good place for [[White-tailed Eagle]], [[Osprey]]
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[[White-tailed Eagle]] can be observed throughout the year, and several at one time can be seen on the ice when the lakes and rivers freeze in winter. [[Osprey]] Red Kite ad Black Kite are common in summer and from autumn to spring [[Rough-legged Buzzard]] and [[Great Grey Shrike]] can be seen throughout the area. In spring the[[European Honey Buzzard]] returns.
and from autumn to spring [[Rough-legged Buzzard]].
 
In spring comes [[European Honey Buzzard]].
 
  
 
This place can be combined with others good birding spots.  
 
This place can be combined with others good birding spots.  
 
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e.g.
river floodplains Elbtalauen on river Elbe is just 20 km in northwest
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- the floodplains ''Elbtalauen'' on the River Elbe is just 20 km to the northwest
[[Great Bustard]] area Buckow is just 30 km in southeast
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- the last main [[Great Bustard]] breeding area in Germany around the village of Buckow is just 30 km to the southeast
floodplains Dosseniederung on river Dosse is only few km in the north
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- the floodplains of the River Dosse depression ''Dosseniederung''  is only few km to the north.
  
  
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[[Eurasian Jay]],
 
[[Eurasian Jay]],
[[Eurasian Reed Warbler]],
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[[Common Reed Warbler]],
[[Saxicola rubetra]],
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[[Whinchat]],
 
[[Common Redstart]],
 
[[Common Redstart]],
 
[[White Wagtail]],
 
[[White Wagtail]],
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[[Common Crane]],
 
[[Common Crane]],
 
[[Grey Heron]] very common,
 
[[Grey Heron]] very common,
[[Fulica atra]],
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[[Eurasian Coot]],
  
[[Great Cormorant]] ( colonie on the lake )
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[[Great Cormorant]] ( colony on the south-east shore of the lake )
  
 
==Other Wildlife==
 
==Other Wildlife==
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Follow to north after 6 km You will reach Guelpen.
 
Follow to north after 6 km You will reach Guelpen.
 
3,5 km before is a watching tower in a wetland.
 
3,5 km before is a watching tower in a wetland.
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''Content and images originally posted by albatross02''
 
''Content and images originally posted by albatross02''

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Lake \"Guelper See\"


Overview

Lake "Guelper See" is called "petrol station of migration birds". It said it is possible to see up to 200.000 wild geese in October.

Birds

Notable Species

The meadows adjacent to the Rivers Elbe and Havel (which flows into the former) are flooded in spring and often in autumn as well. This attracts large numbers of water birds, waders, geese and ducks and is also a popular feeding and roosting habitat for the Common Crane. White-tailed Eagle can be observed throughout the year, and several at one time can be seen on the ice when the lakes and rivers freeze in winter. Osprey Red Kite ad Black Kite are common in summer and from autumn to spring Rough-legged Buzzard and Great Grey Shrike can be seen throughout the area. In spring theEuropean Honey Buzzard returns.

This place can be combined with others good birding spots. e.g. - the floodplains Elbtalauen on the River Elbe is just 20 km to the northwest - the last main Great Bustard breeding area in Germany around the village of Buckow is just 30 km to the southeast - the floodplains of the River Dosse depression Dosseniederung is only few km to the north.


On 16.05. I saw: Greylag Goose Red-breasted Goose Mallard Red Kite Common Buzzard,

Eurasian Hobby, Western Marsh Harrier, Common Goldeneye, Chaffinch, Eurasian Golden Oriole,

Eurasian Jay, Common Reed Warbler, Whinchat, Common Redstart, White Wagtail,

Yellow Wagtail very common, White Stork, Common Crane, Grey Heron very common, Eurasian Coot,

Great Cormorant ( colony on the south-east shore of the lake )

Other Wildlife

Site Information

Areas of Interest

In south of the lake is open meadow on the lake. If You come near slowly, You will see Geese. In the north east is reed ( see picture ). Lots of gooses flight over You from the reed. Lanius collurio is heard very often, Common Cuckoo sometimes.

If You have more time You can follow to north west to town Havelberg on river Havel and to Ruehstedt nearby Wittenberge. Ruehstedt had 32 Storks last year and get 69 young Storks.

Access and Facilities

From Rathenow is 6 km to north village Hohenauen. 7 km to west is empty street to Parey. There You can small channels, very wet meadows, forest. Follow to north after 6 km You will reach Guelpen. 3,5 km before is a watching tower in a wetland.

External Links

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Content and images originally posted by albatross02

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