Vorbergshügel

Nordrhein-Westfalen, Münster > Germany

Old beech forest area of 310 ha in the north-west of Münster. Good for observing woodpeckers and other forest birds.

Added* by Carsten Trappmann
Most recent update 30 dubna 2023

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Description

Nature reserve Vorbergshügel is an old forest, mostly with beeches. Among the birds you can encounter in the forest are datel černý, strakapoud prostřední, strakapoud velký, žluna zelená, brhlík lesní, šoupálek krátkoprstý, mlynařík dlouhoocasý and sojka obecná.

Details

Access

Nature reserve Vorbergshügel is located 8 km north-west of Münster. Parking is possible on the "Vorbergs Hügel" road, from where hiking trails start to explore the various parts of the forest. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 3 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Agriculture

Conditions

Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. datel černý
(Dryocopus martius)

2. mlynařík dlouhoocasý
(Aegithalos caudatus)

3. krahujec obecný
(Accipiter nisus)

4. šoupálek krátkoprstý
(Certhia brachydactyla)

5. strakapoud velký
(Dendrocopos major)

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