Beskrivning
Until 19th century hydrological works of the Jura correction, Petersinsel (St Peter's Island) was an island. But the lowering of the water level in Lake Biel disclosed a shallow area that connected the island to the mainland at Erlach (Cernier). This 5 km long and narrow alley converted the island into a peninsula and is now a protected area, part of the Grosses Moos Important Bird Area (IBA). A track leads to the former island through reedbeds and meadows. Halfway there is an observation tower with views over tyhe reedbeds and the lake.
In winter, the area is good for blå kärrhök , Varfågel and enkelbeckasin . In spring, many species typical of reedbeds can be seen or heard: vassångare , gräshoppsångare , trastsångare , dvärgrördrom . Year round there are possibilities to see or hear vattenrall and skäggmes . The lake around the peninsula is frequented by ducks and grebes including: storskrake , skäggdopping and vitögd dykand .
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
In Erlach / Cernier there are several parking places (paying in summer, free in winter). There is a bus service to Ins (postauto B 521 52139 ) with train connections to Neuchatel and Bern.
Terräng och habitat
Våtmark , Vassar , SjöFörhållanden
PlattRundtur
JaTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartBästa säsong för skådning
Året runtBästa tid för ett besök
Vårsträck , HöststräckRutt
Bred stig , GrusvägHur ansträngande vandring
Lätt vandringNås
Till fots , Cykel , RullstolFågeltorn / plattform
JaExtra information
In summer there is a restaurant in the former clunisian monastry is open and provides a nice stop.
Länkar
- 'Grosses Moos' plain and Niederried reservoir
- SBB (Swiss Railways)
- Postbus (bus connections and timetables)

