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Descrizione
The village of Hurden on the left side of Lake Zurich and the town of Rapperswil on the right side are connected by a railway-and-road causeway and by a wooden footbridge. The latter runs in a semicircle. In the space between the footbridge and the causeway, a gravel island was created. This is intended to replace the habitat destroyed by the construction of the footbridge. A remarkable 250 species have been recorded in the area.
On the Hurden side of the footbridge, there is a point from which you can view the northern part of Lake Zurich in the wind shelter (1). Following the bridge further, you can see the gravel island (2) on one side, and on the other side the southern half of the lake and the bay of Rapperswil (3). At the end of the footbridge, you can see the harbour basin of Rapperswil (4). Unfortunately, the railing of the bridge is a bit too high for most spotting scopes.
The gravel island is an important habitat during both migration and breeding seasons - although only a minuscule replacement for the human-destroyed natural structures. In the early 2000s, when the island was built, Sterna comune bred here, but these were soon displaced by Gabbiano comune and - much to the surprise of ornithologists - by Gabbiano corallino, which is a rare breeding bird in Switzerland. In recent years, however, these species were again displaced by the Gabbiano reale, which now dominates the island during the breeding season.
Another special breeding bird in the area is the Edredone, which can be observed year-round. Other nearby-breeding birds include Oca selvatica, Quattrocchi (which can be seen in large numbers in winter), Tuffetto, Cannareccione, and Porciglione. Hoped-for breeding of the Piro piro piccolo did not occur, although the species is regularly observed. The Chiurlo maggiore , staying at Nuoler Ried, can also be observed year-round in flight in the area; the last breeding in Switzerland occurred on the opposite side of the lake (Frauenwinkel) in 2006.
As for migrants, the water here is too deep for waders. Piovanello pancianera, Beccaccino, Combattente, Pettegola, and Pantana are observed, but only rarely. Migrants seen regularly include Pendolino, Falco di palude, and Mignattino comune, as well as occasionally rarer terns (especially Mignattino piombato and Mignattino alibianche are fairly common in spring and autumn). The Gabbianello stays even longer and can be observed reliably here.
Regarding gulls, winter is the most interesting time. From November onward, Zafferano, Gavina, the rare Gabbiano reale nordico, and occasionally the extremely rare-in-Switzerland Mugnaiaccio join the already-mentioned species. With luck, an attractive wader can then also be seen regularly on the island: the Voltapietre is the latest-arriving member of this group. Among the many diving ducks, the Moretta grigia may be found with some luck. The three diver species Strolaga mezzana, Strolaga minore, and especially Strolaga maggiore - can sometimes be spotted on the lake through a scope. Other noteworthy winter “regulars” are Smergo minore, Svasso collorosso, and Moretta tabaccata.
Finally, rarities found here include Marangone minore, Falaropo beccolargo, Stercorario maggiore, Labbo, Sterna zampenere, Gabbiano tridattilo, Beccapesci,and Fenicottero.
Dettagli
Accesso
The island is in an urban, well-connected area. It can be reached from Rapperswil station in 2 minutes by foot or from Hurden station in 5 minutes. Parking usually is scarce, public transport is recommended. A visit can easily be combined with a visit to Frauenwinkel. Lachner Aahorn and Nuoler Ried are close by, too (see the corresponding entries on this site).
Terreno e habitat
Canneti , Lago , Città/paeseCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno pianoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
SiBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
InvernoPercorso
Sentiero ampioGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Sedia a rotelleCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
Avoid windy conditions if possible. Heat haze above the water can be a serious challenge for scopes even on cold winter days.
A camera has also been installed on the island (see the links section).