Description
The Langwarder Groden was created by reopening a front dike, so that the diked Groden was opened again to the influence of the tide. This created extensive mud flats, shallow water areas and salt marshes - habitats for many breeding and resting birds. The Groden is part of the Wadden Sea National Park. During the breeding season, for example, Meadow Pipit, Skylark, Common Redshank or Northern Lapwing can be found here. During migration times, numerous migrants of the Wadden Sea can be observed here, partly in impressive numbers of waders, such as Common Redshank, European Golden-Plover or Eurasian Curlew and ducks, such as Eurasian Wigeon, Common Teal or Northern Pintail. Short-eared Owl and Hen Harrier also hunt in the salt marshes in winter.
The typical songbird winter guests such as Twite, Horned Lark, Rock Pipit and Snow Bunting, as well as Lapland Longspur can also be found here. There is a nicely landscaped path through the shingle areas and a very well positioned bird watching hide. Inside the dyke you can also watch flocks of geese grazing from the main dike. The "National Park House" visitor center is located in Fedderwardersiel.
Details
Access
There are parking spaces in the inner dike. Easily accessible by bike along the North Sea dike, but in some of the central areas of the area there is a cycling ban. Difficult to get to by public transport.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland, Grassland, Sea, Mud flatsConditions
Flat, No shadow, High water possible, Open landscape, SlipperyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter, Spring migration, Autumn migrationRoute
Narrow trail, Unpaved road, Paved road, Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot, WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
In summer it can be very crowded due to the North Sea tourists.
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