The bee-eaters on the slopes of the Ungerberg, on the border between Weiden and Gols, are a popular target for ornithologists. A sizeable colony establishes their nesting sites here from April to the end of July.

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April 16, 2025

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A side note: I happened to find a very nice children's book (Chiara and the Bee-Eaters) with a lovely story. You can find out more at chiarasabenteuer.at.

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June 7, 2021

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Another bird specialty of the area is the bee-eater, which builds its breeding caves in the steep walls of the Wagram a little north of the Zitzmannsdorfer Wiesen. He finds …

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