The sand martin is 12-13 cm tall and can be found in Schönhagen from May to September (otherwise it spends the winter as a migratory bird in Africa). She breeds for two weeks, after another three weeks the young fledge 🥸...
Great flying skills!!!

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Dr. G.

June 17, 2023

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The cliffs are protected, but the Sand Martin is allowed to dig 0.5 to 1.0 m deep passages👍

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Maschinis

January 28, 2024

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Interesting birds with their burrows in the cliffs

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1. Schönhagen Cliffs – Schönhagen Cliffs loop from Schönhagen

5.99km

01:32

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Schönhagen Cliffs – Schönhagen Cliffs loop from Schönhagen

13.4km

03:23

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Schönhagen Cliffs – Schönhagen Cliffs loop from Damp

12.6km

03:11

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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Sand Martin Colony at Schönhagen Cliffs

1. Schönhagen Cliffs – Schönhagen Cliffs loop from Schönhagen

2. Schönhagen Cliffs – Schönhagen Cliffs loop from Schönhagen

3. Schönhagen Cliffs – Schönhagen Cliffs loop from Damp

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