Stove with side valleys

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Bird sanctuary (SPA)
"Kocher with side valleys"
The Kochertal near Rosengarten

The Kochertal near Rosengarten

location 29 cities and municipalities in Hohenlohe , Schwäbisch Hall and the district of Heilbronn in Baden-Württemberg , Germany
WDPA ID 555537850
Natura 2000 ID DE-6823-441
Bird sanctuary 8.884 km²
Geographical location 49 ° 15 '  N , 9 ° 46'  E Coordinates: 49 ° 15 '20 "  N , 9 ° 45' 38"  E
Cooker with side valleys (Baden-Württemberg)
Stove with side valleys
Setup date November 20, 2007
administration Regional Council Stuttgart
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The area cooker with valleys is by ordinance of 20 November 2007 of the Regional Council of Stuttgart being instructed European bird sanctuary (reserve identifier DE-6823-441) in the Württemberg Baden- counties Heilbronn and Schwäbisch Hall and the Hohenlohe in Germany .

location

The approximately 888 hectare (hectare) large bird sanctuary "Kocher with side valleys" extends along the Kocher between Bröckingen in the southeast and Neuenstadt am Kocher in the northwest and its six tributaries, the Rot , Bühler , Kupfer , Sall , Ohrn and Brettach .
It is distributed over 11 cities and 18 municipalities in three districts:

description

The protected area "Kocher with side valleys" is described as "Sohltal des Kochers with natural sections in the upper reaches and its side valleys in an old settlement and cultural landscape with traditional grassland management and hydropower use by mills".

meaning

The bird sanctuary "Kocher mit Seitentälern" is one of the most important breeding areas of the kingfisher in Baden-Württemberg as well as an important breeding area for peregrine falcons , along with the Jagst river system and the Upper Rhine in southern Baden .

Habitat classes

Non-forest areas with wooden plants, scrub, etc.
  
 1 %
Deciduous forest
  
 9%
Mixed forest
  
 23%
Inland waters, standing and flowing
  
 38%
Reclaimed grassland
  
 23%
Different farmland
  
 3%
Other (cities, roads, landfills, pits, industrial areas)
  
 3%

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 three species in the “Kocher mit Seitentälern” protected area .

Kingfisher ( Alcedo atthis )

kingfisher

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 )

Gray woodpecker

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.

Peregrine falcon ( Falco peregrinus )

Peregrine falcon

Preservation of the open rock walls and quarries with caves, niches and ledges, preservation of habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and unsecured chimneys as well as preservation of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during reproduction in the period from February 15 to July 30.

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 three species in the “Kocher mit Seitentälern” nature reserve.

Sandpiper ( Actitis hypoleucos )

Common sandpiper

Preservation of the natural or near-natural wetlands, the shallow water zones on stagnant and weakly flowing waters as well as the floodplains, the natural dynamics on larger flowing and still waters, which lead to the formation of gravel, sand and mud banks or islands, maintenance of disturbance-free or at least Resting and feeding areas with little disruption, preservation of vegetation-free or sparsely overgrown shallow bank areas such as mud, sand and gravel banks, flood troughs and occasionally flooded depressions, of wet grassland along the water and preservation of the food supply, especially with insects, spiders, small crabs, snails, Worms, small fish and other vertebrates, and seeds.

Goosander ( Mergus merganser )

Goosander Venus symbol (female)

Preservation of the natural and near-natural wetlands such as river valleys, floodplain landscapes and moors, the populated waters, the shallow water zones in standing and weakly flowing waters with rich underwater and bank vegetation, the covered silted areas with reed beds of different age structures and large sedge areas, maintenance of a water quality that offers good visibility Guaranteed for prey capture, preservation of secondary habitats such as peat cuttings and ponds with the aforementioned habitats, preservation of the food supply with small fish species and young fish populations as well as amphibians as well as preservation of undisturbed or at least undisturbed resting, moulting, wintering and foraging areas.

Little Grebe ( Tachybaptus ruficollis )

Little Grebe

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

Commons : Stove with side valleys (EU bird sanctuary)  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Ordinance of the Ministry of Food and Rural Areas establishing European Bird Protection Areas (VSG-VO) of February 5, 2010
  2. ↑ Profile of the SPA area in the protected area directory of the LUBW , with "Bird Protection Area Ordinance Annex 1"