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Holtgast Observation Platform – The Heron and the Frog Sculpture

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Holtgast Observation Platform – The Heron and the Frog Sculpture

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Holtgast Observation Platform – The Heron and the Frog Sculpture

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Location: Apen, Ammerland, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Alwin R 🚲

August 10, 2023

Holtgast viewing platform - favorite place with audio station

"The Heron and the Frog"
The well-fed heron sits dozing behind the observation wall, set back a little so as not to disturb other members of its species out on the water. However, he has to struggle with a cheeky, cheeky frog who is sitting in front of him on the Aper globe and seems to be happily telling him: "You can't get me!" - As long as the heron is fed, the frog may be safe, but when the stomach will call, the deck will be reshuffled!

At this point, Jörg Ridderbusch's work once again addresses the abundance of birds in the municipal area. At this point here in Holtgast, a dyke area was created by relocating the dyke line in 2012, which is now of national importance, especially for migratory and resting birds. We expect international "visitors" here twice a year. But the area is also a retreat for many birds during the rest of the year,

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Balu

August 9, 2023

"The Heron and the Frog"
The well-fed heron sits dozing behind the observation wall, set back a little so as not to disturb other members of its species out on the water. However, he has to struggle with a cheeky, cheeky frog who is sitting in front of him on the Aper globe and seems to be happily telling him: "You can't get me!" - As long as the heron is fed, the frog may be safe, but when the stomach will call, the deck will be reshuffled!

At this point, Jörg Ridderbusch's work once again addresses the abundance of birds in the municipal area. At this point here in Holtgast, a dyke area was created by relocating the dyke line in 2012, which is now of national importance, especially for migratory and resting birds. We expect international "visitors" here twice a year. But also during the rest of the year, the area is a retreat for many birds that can be observed here.

This favorite place is equipped with a listening station, which can be played using a QR code or directly at cultureapp.com/aussichtsplattform-holtgast/?lang=de

Source: apen-touristik.de/special/destinationdata-details/poi/holtgast-aussichtsplattform-lieblingsort-mit-hoerstation

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Simon 🚴🏻

August 20, 2023

Here you can observe the beautiful nature at the Aper Tief nature reserve. Especially at low tide, hundreds of different bird species cavort here.

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Location: Apen, Ammerland, Lower Saxony, Germany

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Holtgast Observation Platform – The Heron and the Frog Sculpture

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