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Description
There are two lakes in the area, separated by a strip of land. The banks of the northern pond consist of gravel and sand, whilst the southern pond is surrounded by trees and has only very narrow or no large banks; however, there are a few areas of reeds. To the west of the ponds, renaturation work is still actively underway. In addition to the ponds, the area also features meadows, hedgerows, fields and a small wooded area.
Whilst around the southern pond one can mainly hear and see songbirds such as the vrbji kova ek, plavček, velika sinica, rakar, močvirska trstnica, črnoglavka, mlinarček, rjava penica and siva pevka, the pond itself is often home to mali ponirek, čopasti ponirek, mlakarica and siva gos. At the northern pond, you can mainly spot čopasta črnica, liska, mandarinka and labod grbec. On the patch of meadow between the ponds, you will frequently find prosnik, trstni strnad and kobiličar. In the hedge by the road to the east of the ponds, you can find rjavi srakoper, rumeni strnad and veliki detel.
Details
Access
Kiesgrube Zschieren is located north of the town of Heidenau. You can reach the area by car from Heidenau or Dresden and park along Zschierener Elbstraße. It is also possible to get there by public transport. From Heidenau railway station (1), it is a walk of approx. 1.5 km. From the Heidenau Rathaus bus stop (2), it is then a walk of approx. 800 m to the area. From the Dresden Tronitzer Straße bus stop (3), it is approx. 700 m to the area.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Pond , Reedbeds , Agriculture , City/villageConditions
Flat , DustyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring , Spring migrationRoute
Narrow trail , Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The area is mainly used by local residents as a recreational spot at weekends and on warmer evenings. Although swimming is officially prohibited, both lakes are used for this purpose on warm days.