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Alpine Swift Colony Sonthofen

Bavaria  >  Germany

Alpine Swift breeding in high houses in the city of Sonthofen.

Added* by Thiemo Karwinkel
Most recent update 18 February 2022

Description

If you want to observe Alpine Swift north of the Alps, the city of Sonthofen inhabits various colonies. The biggest colony is localised in this 4 high concrete buildings, but the city also has several other smaller colony sites. The birds fly over the whole city, so you can observe them everywhere around. You might also check the German Bird observation webpage ornitho.de, where recent details are published.

Details

Access

This city site is easy to access and the train station of Sonthofen is also very close.

Terrain and Habitat

City/village

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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