Grienwiesen and Wernau quarry ponds
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Bird sanctuary (SPA) "Grienwiesen and Wernauer Baggerseen"
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 At the Wernauer Baggersee |
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| location | Koengen , Unterensingen , Wendlingen am Neckar and Wernau , Esslingen district , Baden-Württemberg , Germany | |
| WDPA ID | 555537889 | |
| Natura 2000 ID | DE-7322-401 | |
| Bird sanctuary | 68.592 ha | |
| Geographical location | 48 ° 41 ' N , 9 ° 24' E | |
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| Setup date | November 20, 2007 | |
| administration | Regional Council Stuttgart | |
| particularities | Three areas | |
The area of Grienwiesen and Wernauer Baggerseen is a European bird sanctuary (protected area identifier DE-7322-401) in the Baden-Württemberg district of Esslingen in Germany, which was designated by ordinance of November 20, 2007 of the Stuttgart regional council .
location
The three parts of the bird sanctuary “Grienwiesen and Wernau Baggerseen” are around 69 hectares in size and lie along the Neckar , between Wernau in the north and Unterensingen in the south. They are spread over the two cities of Wendlingen am Neckar (11.88 ha = 17.31%) and Wernau (25.05 ha = 36.52%) and the two communities of Köngen (7.92 ha = 11.54%) and Unterensingen (23.74 ha = 34.61%).
description
The protected area “Grienwiesen and Wernauer Baggerseen” is described as “former gravel pits on the strongly regulated river course of the Neckar with silting zones in different stages, reed beds, numerous ponds, wet meadows, fallow areas, sheep pastures and alluvial forest relics”.
meaning
The bird sanctuary "Grien meadows and lakes Wernauer" is a resting place of national importance, and one of the most important breeding areas for Little Crake , teal , teal , reed warbler and little bittern in Baden-Wuerttemberg.
Habitat classes
| Deciduous forest | 13% | |||
| Mixed forest | 7% | |||
| Inland waters, standing and flowing | 40% | |||
| Reclaimed grassland | 7% | |||
| Heath, steppe, dry grass | 31% | |||
| Different farmland | 1 % | |||
| Other (cities, roads, landfills, pits, industrial areas) | 1 % | |||
Protection purpose
The area-related conservation objectives are described differently depending on the species :
Breeding birds
Breeding bird species that are listed in Appendix I of the Birds Directive and for which special measures are to be applied across Europe. A total of 39 species fall into this category in Baden-Württemberg and nine species in the “Grienwiesen and Wernauer Baggerseen” protected area .
Kingfisher ( Alcedo atthis )
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Preservation of near-natural waters, of steep walls and demolition edges made of excavable substrate in the vicinity of the water, of fallen trees suitable for the breeding tube system in the vicinity of the water, of structures that can be used as a seat for hunting such as strong riparian wood with branches hanging over the water, preservation of a Water quality that ensures good visibility for prey, a water dynamic that enables the formation of new bank breaks suitable for nesting, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with bodies of water and steep banks, the food supply with small fish species and juvenile fish as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 15th to September 15th.
Gray woodpecker ( Picus canus )
Preservation of richly structured light deciduous and mixed deciduous forests with open areas for feeding, of alluvial forests, of extensively cultivated orchards, preservation of poor grasslands, poor hay meadows or cattle pastures, preservation of edge strips, rain areas, embankments and lined, stepped forest edges, of old wood islands and old wood islands , especially of standing dead wood, preservation of trees with large caves and the food supply.
Little Moorhen ( Porzana parva )
Preservation of unused water-borne reed beds and large sedge areas with water-side kinked layer areas, habitats without sources of danger such as overhead lines, preservation of overflowing habitats during the entire breeding season (April 1 to September 15), preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats and conservation undisturbed or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season.
Middle Woodpecker ( Dendrocopos medius )
Preservation of deciduous and mixed deciduous forests, especially those with oak, of alluvial and alder forests, of extensively cultivated orchards, of old trees and islands of old wood, of standing dead wood and trees with caves.
Night heron ( Nycticorax nycticorax )
Preservation of dense bank vegetation and tree populations suitable for nesting, preservation of the existing gray heron colonies, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats, preservation of the food supply with amphibians, small fish species and young fish populations as well as small mammals as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites from April 1st until September 15th.
Red- backed shrike ( Lanius collurio )
Preservation of extensively managed orchards, grassland and heathland areas, of low and medium hedges from native species, in particular thorn or prickly wooded trees, preservation of litter meadows and open bog edges, preservation of individual trees and bushes in the open landscape, of field lines, grass paths, Ruderal and perennial corridors and fallow land, field and meadow margins, secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats and maintenance of the food supply, especially with larger insects.
Bittern ( Botaurus stellaris )
Preservation of the natural and near-natural wetlands such as river valleys and floodplains, the shallow water zones in standing and weakly flowing waters as well as the floodplains, the reed beds and reed stands with open water areas, the habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and wind turbines, maintenance of long reed-water boundary lines how they come about through bays, reed islands and open water ditches as well as smaller free water areas within the reed beds, maintenance of a water quality that ensures good visibility for prey, preservation of the food supply, especially with fish, amphibians, small mammals, large insects, reptiles and worms as well as conservation undisturbed or at least undisturbed resting and sleeping areas as well as wintering and feeding areas.
Spotted Moorhen ( Porzana porzana )
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Preservation of silting zones with low-flooded varied herbaceous vegetation such as in transition zones between reed beds and large sedge beds, in the bank area of extensive reed stands and in flooded wet meadows, the habitats without sources of danger such as overhead lines, maintenance of a flat overflow of the habitats during the entire breeding season (15 March to 15 March) August), preservation of secondary habitats such as waterlogging peat cuttings and drainage ditches with strips of reeds, sedge bulbs and a loose herbaceous layer as well as preservation of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season.
Little bittern ( Ixobrychus minutus )
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Preservation of the shallow silting zones at lakes, ponds and slowly flowing waters, the richly structured reed beds and large sedge beds as well as reed stands, which can also contain individual bushes, preservation of long reed bed-water boundary lines such as those created by bays, reed islands and open water ditches as well as smaller free water areas come about within the reed beds, of secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats, maintenance of a shallow overflow of the reed beds in the breeding areas during the entire breeding season (1 May to 15 September), a water quality that ensures good visibility for prey capture, conservation the food supply with small fish species and juvenile fish as well as aquatic insects and smaller amphibians as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed reproduction sites during the breeding season.
Migratory birds
Other migratory bird species not listed in Appendix I that breed in the country and have been selected for the protected areas. A total of 36 species fall into this category in Baden-Württemberg and eight species in the “Grienwiesen and Wernauer Baggerseen” protected area.
Tasmanian tit ( Remiz pendulinus )
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Preservation of floodplains, of pronounced herbaceous layers and typical climbing plants of the floodplain forests such as hops and clematis, of secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats, conservation of the swamps with their forests, the bank areas of the waters with reeds, bushes and white willow stands or other trees with drooping branches as well Preservation of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from March 15th to July 31st.
Great Reed Warbler ( Acrocephalus arundinaceus )
Preservation of the water-based reed beds with adjacent open water areas, in particular reeds with different age structures and stable stalks, maintenance of long reed bed-water boundary lines such as those created by bays, reed islands and open water ditches as well as smaller free water areas within the reed beds, of secondary habitats such as rain overflow basins the aforementioned habitats, maintenance of the food supply, in particular with larger insects, and maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season (May 1 to August 31).
Lapwing ( Vanellus vanellus )
Preservation of spacious open cultivated landscapes, pastures, poor meadows with patchy vegetation structure, fallow grassland, arable land with late vegetation development and adjacent grassland, flood troughs, occasionally flooded depressions and wet arable areas, preservation of extensively used wet meadow complexes, natural and natural maintenance of river plains undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 1st to August 31st.
Teal duck ( Anas querquedula )
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Preservation of the eutrophic vegetation-rich shallow water lakes, small bodies of water and ditches carrying water, the meadow areas and swamps flooded during the breeding season, the silted areas with reed beds, sedge beds and shallow water zones, preservation of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding or moulting sites during the breeding and rearing season (April 15 to 15 September) and moulting (15 June to 15 September), preservation of the slowly flowing brook in the estuary area with shallow water zones and preservation of secondary habitats such as rain overflow basins with the aforementioned habitats.
Common teal ( anas crecca )
Preservation of the eutrophic vegetation-rich shallow water lakes, small bodies of water and wet meadow ditches carrying water, the slow-flowing waters with shallow water zones, the vegetation-rich moor lakes, the silted areas with reed beds, sedge beds, water-bearing wood, silt areas and shallow water zones, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites as well as conservation with the aforementioned habitats or at least poorly disturbed breeding or moulting sites during the breeding and rearing season (March 15 to August 31) and the moult (July 1 to September 30).
Water rail ( Rallus aquaticus )
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Preservation of standing water with shallow water zones, flowing water sections and water ditches with covered bank vegetation, reeds and moors with at least small open water areas, covered silted areas with shallowly flooded reed beds, large sedge beds and bank bushes, habitats without sources of danger such as overhead lines, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned quarries with the aforementioned habitats as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season (March 15 to September 15).
Reversible neck ( Jynx torquilla )
Preservation of loosened deciduous, mixed and pine forests in dry locations as well as alluvial forests with clearings or on the edge of open land, preservation of extensively managed orchards, grasslands, heather and stone bar hedge areas, of lean hay meadows or cattle pastures as well as wooded fields, preservation of temporary differentiated uses in grassland, of old trees and old wood islands, of trees with caves, preservation of edge strips, rainen, embankments and fringed stepped forest edges as well as preservation of the food supply, especially with meadow ants.
Little Grebe ( Tachybaptus ruficollis )
Preservation of at least partially covered still waters, wet meadow ditches, slow-flowing brooks and meadow ditches, siltation zones with reed beds such as reeds, bulrushes, swaths of water or reed grass, maintenance of a water quality that guarantees good visibility for prey, preservation of secondary habitats such as abandoned peat cuttings Habitat and maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season (February 15 to September 15).
See also
Web links
- Ordinance, data evaluation sheet and map in the profile of the SPA area in the LUBW's protected area directory
Individual evidence
- ↑ Ordinance of the Ministry of Food and Rural Areas establishing European Bird Protection Areas (VSG-VO) of February 5, 2010
- ↑ Profile of the SPA area in the protected area directory of the LUBW , with "Bird Protection Area Ordinance Annex 1"
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