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Eichbüel Autumn Migration Site

St. Gallen  >  Switzerland

Easy-to-reach location for watching bird migration in autumn.

Aggiunto* da Peter Wittemann
Ultimo aggiornamento 27 novembre 2025
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Descrizione

The Eichbüel is a good place to observe autumn migration. In front of the hill, the Tamina valley branches off from the Chur Rhine valley. Songbirds (pipits, finches, tits, and others) use the hill as an orientation point and pass through the surrounding shrubs. From about 11 a.m., birds of prey in particular like to use the thermals of the hills to the northeast to spiral upwards and then, following the Tamina valley, pass the Calanda on its northern side (instead of following the Rhine to pass the mountain on its southern side). Later, when visibility is good, the Rhine valley itself can also become interesting.

From April to September, Codirosso is present as a breeding bird. From September to mid-October, Falco di palude is observed. On a good day, 21 individuals were counted! In early autumn, Falco pecchiaiolo can be observed (the record here is 55 individuals), as well as Lodolaio and, rarely, Falco pescatore. Later, Sparviere migrates through. Among the most numerous migrants is Poiana. Single observations exist of Biancone and Albanella minore. The surrounding ridgelines and, in good visibility, peaks can also be checked for local birds of prey such as Aquila reale and Gipeto.

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Accesso

The hill shown here is located directly next to the beautiful St. Pirminsberg Psychiatric Clinic. It can be easily reached by bus or car from Bad Ragaz. Press P on the map for directions to a parking spot. Unfortunately, there is no official public path leading to the highest point of the hill.

Terreno e habitat

Montagna , Città/paese , Alberi e cespugli sparsi

Caratteristiche dell’area

Collinoso

Percorso ad anello

No

È utile un cannocchiale?

Si

Buona stagione per il BW

Autunno

Miglior periodo per visitare

Migrazione autunnale

Percorso

Sentiero ampio , Sentiero stretto

Grado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi

Facile

Modalità di accesso

A piedi

Capanno/torretta di osservazione

No

Informazioni aggiuntive

Most of these observations come from a few coordinated visits which are part of a recently launched initiative to analyse migratory intensity at various sites in the Sarganserland and Grisons regions. Additional observations can help refine our understanding of bird migration along the northern edge of the Alps.

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