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Rieselfelder Windel

North Rhine–Westphalia  >  Germany

Open farmland mixed with ponds and wetlands, just 10 km away from the city of Bielefeld. Good for waterfowl, migratory birds, and typical open-country species.

Dodane* przez Simone Cescutti
Ostatnia aktualizacja 27 lutego 2026
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Opis

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 sieweczka rzeczna. Wetland birds like wodnik (zwyczajny) and zimorodek are regularly observed, and the area also attracts raptors, including the occasional presence of błotniak stawowy. Breeding-season passerines include białorzytka, gajówka and kląskawka, along with non-passerines like kukułka.

In summer, the site remains rewarding: the ponds host ducks such as krzyżówka, czernica and krakwa, while reedbeds continue to hold singing trzcinniczek (zwyczajny) and łozówka. Open-country species like czajka, dymówka and oknówka are often present, and hunting raptors such as pustułka (zwyczajna) and, with some luck, kobuz 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. krakwa, cyraneczka, Płaskonos, and occasionally świstun) as well as reedbed species such as wodnik (zwyczajny). Passerine migration can bring gatherings of finches like szczygieł. Large movements are possible too, with żuraw sometimes observed in the area. Raptors are a constant highlight, with regular myszołów and occasional scarcer birds such as krogulec.

In winter, the ponds concentrate waterbirds: flocks of cyraneczka and krzyżówka are typical, with nurogęś also recorded and kormoran as a quite stable presence. Reed edges and wet vegetation can hide bekasik and słonka, alongside kszyk. The surrounding trees and hedges can hold winter finches such as jer, gil and even grubodziób, as well as winter visitors like droździk. A particularly nice winter specialty that is sometimes - although rarely - observed, then, is wąsatka.

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.

Szczegóły

Dostęp

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.

Teren i siedlisko

Tereny podmokłe , Trzcinowiska , Rzadkie drzewa i krzewy , Łąka , Równina , Staw , Rolnictwo/uprawy

Warunki

Płaski , Piaszczysty , Bagienny , Otwarty krajobraz

Trasa dookoła

Nie

Czy luneta będzie przydatna ?

Może być przydatna

Udany sezon obserwacyjny

Przez cały rok

Najlepszy czas na wizytę

Wiosenne migracje , Jesienne migracje

Trasa

Droga utwardzona , Szeroka ścieżka , Droga nieutwardzona

Poziom trudności szlaku pieszego

Łatwy

Dostępne

Pieszo , Rower

Czatownia/platforma obserwacyjna

Tak

Dodatkowe informacje

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.

Linki

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