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Grube Gerolsheim

Rheinland-Pfalz  >  Germany

Area of gravel pits that is home to the second largest European Bee-eater colony in Rhineland-Pfalz.

Added* by Rolf Schauder
Most recent update 23 November 2022

Description

Grube Gerolsheim is a disused gravel pit in the middle of the Rhine plain. It contains different habitats, including a long escarpment where European Bee-eater breeds. There are also reed beds and waterfowl and typical field and shrub birds live in the area. In the area you can also find deer, foxes and nutria. The site can be observed from a hide. The European Bee-eater sometimes come very close to the camera lenses.

Especially between mid-June and the end of August you have a chance to observe the colony of European Bee-eater. Other birds you can expect in the area are European Turtle Dove, Reed Warbler, Eurasian Coot, Common Cuckoo, European Goldfinch, Linnet, Eurasian Skylark and Blackcap.

Details

Access

There are no parking facilities directly at the pit, so it is advised to use the parking lot at the Lambsheim cemetery. This is about 4 km from the pit. The resulting circular walk of 8 km leads through intensively used agricultural land, so it might be a good option to go by bike. If you explore the area on foot from Lambsheim, you should expect about 3 hours.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Agriculture

Conditions

Open landscape , Flat , Dry

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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