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Descripción
The NSG Rieselfelder Windel is a flat, open landscape where former sewage-irrigation fields have turned into a patchwork of wetland and farmland. Shallow ponds and reed-fringed basins alternate with wet grassland, ditches and open fields, so you can scan both water and open country in one visit. The open terrain offers long sightlines and makes it easy to pick out birds even at distance.
In spring, the ponds and muddy edges can hold waders, such as Chorlitejo Chico. Wetland birds like Rascón Europeo and Martín Pescador Común are regularly observed, and the area also attracts raptors, including the occasional presence of Aguilucho Lagunero Occidental. Breeding-season passerines include Collalba Gris, Curruca Mosquitera and Tarabilla común, along with non-passerines like Cuco Común.
In summer, the site remains rewarding: the ponds host ducks such as Ánade azulón, Porrón Moñudo and Ánade friso, while reedbeds continue to hold singing Carricero Común and Carricero Políglota. Open-country species like Avefría Europea, Golondrina Común and Avión Común are often present, and hunting raptors such as Cernícalo vulgar and, with some luck, Alcotán Europeo can appear over the fields.
During autumn migration, the mix of water and open farmland really shows its strength. Expect increasing numbers of ducks (e.g. Ánade friso, Cerceta Común, Cuchara Común, and occasionally Silbón Europeo) as well as reedbed species such as Rascón Europeo. Passerine migration can bring gatherings of finches like Jilguero Europeo. Large movements are possible too, with Grulla Común sometimes observed in the area. Raptors are a constant highlight, with regular Busardo ratonero and occasional scarcer birds such as Gavilán Común.
In winter, the ponds concentrate waterbirds: flocks of Cerceta Común and Ánade azulón are typical, with Serreta Grande also recorded and Cormorán Grande as a quite stable presence. Reed edges and wet vegetation can hide Agachadiza Chica and Chocha Perdiz, alongside Agachadiza común. The surrounding trees and hedges can hold winter finches such as Pinzón Real, Camachuelo Común and even Picogordo Común, as well as winter visitors like Zorzal Alirrojo. A particularly nice winter specialty that is sometimes - although rarely - observed, then, is Bigotudo.
What makes this site special is how easy it is to combine wetland birding with classic open-country scanning in a compact area close to Bielefeld. A network of paths and viewpoints lets you explore quietly: spend time scanning the ponds and reed margins for rails and snipe, then walk the field edges for chats, pipits and hunting raptors.
Detalles
Accesso
The NSG Rieselfelder Windel is located in the southern part of Bielefeld, in the Windelsbleiche / Senne area, about 10 km from the city centre and surrounded by agricultural land.
The reserve can be reached easily by car via the A33 motorway (exit Bielefeld-Senne or Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock), followed by a short drive on local roads toward Windelsbleiche and Niederheide. Small parking possibilities are available at the Biological Station Gütersloh/Bielefeld, located in the area, and in some other spots. Click on the P in the map for directions.
Public transport is possible from Bielefeld with bus connections toward Windelsbleiche or Senne, followed by a short walk or bicycle ride to the reserve. The nearest bus stops are indicated in the map.
The best way to explore the area is on foot or by bicycle. There are several good viewpoints along the water basins and field edge, as well as some observation towers and hides, also shown on the map.
Terreno y habitat
Humedal , Cañizos , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera , Llanura , Estanque , AgriculturaCondiciones
Plano , Arenoso , Pantanoso , Paisaje abiertoCamino circular
No¿Se necesita telescopio?
Puede ser útilBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
Migración de primavera , Migración de otoñoRuta
Camino pavimentado , Camino ancho , Camino sin asfaltarCamino difícil de andar
FácilAccesible vía
A pie , BicicletaEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
The reserve also hosts the headquarters of the Biological Station Gütersloh/Bielefeld, located in a former farm building. The station manages and monitors several protected areas in the region, including the Rieselfelder Windel, and occasionally offers environmental education activities. Below is the link to the website of the Biological Station.