Bird Sanctuary at Großer Ostersee

The hiking trail leads here very close to the lake

Due to the large number of biotopes networked in a small space, the Osterseen nature reserve has a diverse and fascinating fauna. In addition to more "ordinary" animals, there are also some that are on the Red List in Germany. Due to wet and litter meadows, large mixed forest and water areas, the nature reserve is unusually rich in birds, of which the green and great spotted woodpecker (Picus viridis and Dendrocopos major) and the great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) are examples. The rare Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) can still be found in the area of the reed beds. Other species recently observed in the area include Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus), Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus), Canada Goose (Branta canadensis), Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus), Common Tern (Sterna hirundo), Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis), Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros), bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula) and coot (Fulica atra). The influence of the immigrant cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo) on the fish stocks is controversial.Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osterseen

Beautiful paths through the forest. Also good to go in summer