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Nieler Strasse

Nordrhein-Westfalen  >  Germany

A stretch of road just past the village Niel, that borders on the Düffel-Kellener marshes natural reserve. An excellent for watching birds of prey in winter.

Añadido* por Kelvin Klaassen
Última actualización 24 octubre 2025
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

In winter, this area has a strong attraction to many species of nomadic bird of prey species. If mice and voles are abundant in winter, this stretch of road is an excellent place to look out for Aguilucho pálido, Búho Campestre, Busardo ratonero, Azor Común, Esmerejón. Rarer birds like Aguilucho Papialbo and Busardo Calzado have been seen here in the past, blending in the more regular crowd. At night, a thermal imaging camera can reveal many species of owl, like Búho Chico, Mochuelo Europeo, Lechuza Común and Búho Campestre.

Most of the interesting species are nomadic during winter, so a visit is no guarantee, but on the right day, there will be so much activity you won't know where to look. The German countryside is 'messier' than the nearby Dutch countryside, and is therefore much more interesting for small mammals, and by extension, the birds that feed on them. This is an interesting place to stop by if you are in the vicinity, or bird watching in one of the nearby birdingplaces, like Millingerwaard.

To the north is a smaller road that can also be worthwhile to check out, with more small brush hedges and trees. It is always worth it to check out the surrounding area for many species of geese, including Ánsar piquicorto and Barnacla cuelliroja, in bigger groups of the more regular geese like Ánsar careto, Ánsar Campestre de la Tundra, Barnacla Cariblanca and Ánsar común.

Detalles

Accesso

The Nieler Strasse area is next to the small village of Niel close to the border between Germany and The Netherlands and close to the German towns of Kranenburg and Kleve. The Dutch city of Nijmegen, is also just 15 km away and it is easy to reach on bicycle and by car. The area can be reached from both sides. From Nijmegen follow the N325 and take the signs for Zyfflich. In Zyfflich turn right and follow signs to Niel. Keep in mind when coming from Nijmegen you will cross the border.

Terreno y habitat

Llanura , Pradera , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Agricultura

Condiciones

Plano , Paisaje abierto , Pantanoso

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Invierno , Otoño

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Otoño

Ruta

Camino pavimentado

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

Coche , Bicicleta , A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

Información extra

Be mindful of cars. It is a long, straight stretch of road and you should be well visible, but cars there are liable to speeding, so make sure not to enter the road.

Also, it is not adviced to park your car in the sloping little areas that lead into the fields. These lead to fields with heavy clay soil, and your car might get stuck in it. Speaking from experience.

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