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North Rhine-Westphalia

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Mettmann
Monheim am Rhein

Heron Observation at Baumberger Graben

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Monheim am Rhein

Heron Observation at Baumberger Graben

Heron Observation at Baumberger Graben

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This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Urdenbacher Altrhein und Baumberger Aue

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    April 27, 2021

    With a bit of luck, you can see him. The gray heron ...

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      August 21, 2021

      August 2021: "We'll soon meet the first heron, but where have all the water birds and other swamp dwellers gone?

      Perhaps they will only show up when enough of the audience knows how to appreciate their appearance.

      Today we have to be content with two already splendid herons, a pair of swans and a few water fowls. "

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        April 6, 2023

        "The Altrhein near Urdenbach is part of the Urdenbacher Kämpe nature reserve in the south of Düsseldorf. The Kämpe is one of the last river meadows on the Lower Rhine that are regularly flooded during high water. As a so-called fauna-flora habitat area, it ranks high among the European nature reserves.

        After many years of planning, a water body development project was implemented. Since April 2014, the Urdenbacher Altrhein has been flowing along its old bed again. After a short time, numerous positive effects on the animal and plant world became apparent, which are scientifically monitored and documented. Information boards were developed with citizen participation.

        👉 Why was sandy soil poured into the former "BAUMBERGER GRABEN"?

        The Baumberger Graben has also been used for rapid drainage since 1956. The four heaps of earth in the Baumberger Graben prevent the new stream from draining off more quickly. This allows a new run to develop unhindered. ..."

        CONTINUED and MORE INFO:

        biostation-d-me.de/areas-projects/urdenbacher-kaempe/urdenbacher-altrhein

        biostation-d-me.de/areas-projects/urdenbacher-kaempe/projekt-redynamisiert-urdenbach-altrhein

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          Distance 827 m

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          Downhill 10 m

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          Location: Monheim am Rhein, Mettmann, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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