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Zachariassee
Bodies of Water | Water Sports Facility | Lake
In late summer and fall, there's a lot going on at Lake Zachariassee in Lippstadt. During this time, flocks of migratory birds stop here.
Address
Zachariassee
Bleidiger Weg
59558 Lippstadt
Properties:
A Stopover in a Nature Reserve for Thousands of Migratory Birds
Lake Zachariassee in Lippstadt is a remnant of former sand and gravel mining. The gravel mining created a diverse habitat with varying water depths and shoreline zones. The many shallow shores, light-colored beaches, and clean water offer ideal conditions for birdlife. In the fall and winter, the nature reserve is therefore a popular resting spot for numerous migratory birds. From a specially built observation hut, visitors can experience this impressive natural spectacle up close.
Diversity of Waterfowl in the Zachariassee Nature Reserve in Lippstadt
Between August and October, when migratory birds begin their journey to warmer climes, the Zachariassee transforms into a veritable bird paradise. In addition to numerous duck species such as the tufted duck, pochard, gadwall, and pintail, small flocks of wading birds—including the common sandpiper, ruff, dunlin, curlew sandpiper, wood sandpiper, green sandpiper, and redshank—can be observed. As temperatures drop, even rare visitors such as goosanders, pygmy loons, goldeneyes, black-necked grebes, and red-necked grebes, as well as northern and great northern loons, join the mix.
Tips for visiting the lookout point at the Baggersee in the nature reserve northeast of
Lake Zachariassee in Lippstadt is a remnant of former sand and gravel mining. The gravel mining created a diverse habitat with varying water depths and shoreline zones. The many shallow shores, light-colored beaches, and clean water offer ideal conditions for birdlife. In the fall and winter, the nature reserve is therefore a popular resting spot for numerous migratory birds. From a specially built observation hut, visitors can experience this impressive natural spectacle up close.
Diversity of Waterfowl in the Zachariassee Nature Reserve in Lippstadt
Between August and October, when migratory birds begin their journey to warmer climes, the Zachariassee transforms into a veritable bird paradise. In addition to numerous duck species such as the tufted duck, pochard, gadwall, and pintail, small flocks of wading birds—including the common sandpiper, ruff, dunlin, curlew sandpiper, wood sandpiper, green sandpiper, and redshank—can be observed. As temperatures drop, even rare visitors such as goosanders, pygmy loons, goldeneyes, black-necked grebes, and red-necked grebes, as well as northern and great northern loons, join the mix.
Tips for visiting the lookout point at the Baggersee in the nature reserve northeast of
Lippstadt: The following recommendations will help ensure a successful visit:
- Best time: The months of September through March offer the greatest biodiversity.
- Equipment: Binoculars and a field guide are helpful.
- Quiet: Please respect the quiet zones so as not to disturb the animals.
