Rhine valley Haltingen - Neuchâtel with foothills

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Bird sanctuary (SPA)
"Rhine lowlands Haltingen - Neuchâtel with foothills zone"
Landscape near Schliengen

Landscape near Schliengen

location Districts of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald and Loerrach , Baden-Württemberg , Germany
WDPA ID 555537950
Natura 2000 ID DE-8211-401
Bird sanctuary 14.754 km²
Geographical location 47 ° 42 '  N , 7 ° 31'  E Coordinates: 47 ° 42 '2 "  N , 7 ° 31' 4"  E
Rhine valley Haltingen - Neuchâtel with foothills zone (Baden-Württemberg)
Rhine valley Haltingen - Neuchâtel with foothills
Setup date November 20, 2007
administration Regional council Freiburg
particularities Six sub-areas
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The area Neuchâtel foothills - Rhine valley Haltingen is one with Regulation of 20 November 2007 of the Regional Council of Freiburg been instructed European bird sanctuary (reserve identifier DE-8211-401) in the Württemberg Baden- counties Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald and Loerrach in Germany .

location

The six parts of the bird sanctuary “Rheinniederung Haltingen - Neuchâtel with foothills zone” , totaling around 1,475 hectares (ha), lie east of the Rhine , between Weil am Rhein in the south and Neuenburg am Rhein in the north. They are spread over two cities and three municipalities in two counties:

description

The area “Rheinniederung Haltingen - Neuchâtel with foothills zone” is described as “near-natural river with rapids, gravel banks, old groyne fields, spring pots, soft and hardwood meadows in the old river bed, gravel pits, quarry ponds, poor grassland, fields, riparian forests and slopes of the foothill zone”.

meaning

The bird sanctuary "Rheinniederung Haltingen - Neuchâtel with foothills zone" is a resting area of ​​international importance, one of the few breeding areas for the goose saw in Baden-Württemberg, the second best breeding area for the Orpheusspötter in Baden-Württemberg and part of the important breeding occurrence of the kingfisher on the Upper Rhine .

Habitat classes

Non-forest areas with wooden plants, scrub, etc.
  
 5%
Deciduous forest
  
 34%
Mixed forest
  
 26%
Inland waters, standing and flowing
  
 10%
Meliorated grassland, dry grass, heather, scrub
  
 8th %
Different farmland
  
 12%
Other (cities, roads, landfills, pits, industrial areas)
  
 5%

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 eight species in the "Rheinniederung Haltingen - Neuenburg mit Vorbergzone" 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 )

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.

Middle Woodpecker ( Dendrocopos medius )

Middle woodpecker

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.

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.

Black kite ( Milvus migrans )

Black kite

Preservation of diversely structured cultural landscapes, of sparse forests, in particular alluvial forests, of field trees, large individual trees and rows of trees in the open landscape, grassland, islands of old wood and old, large-crowned trees with free approach, especially near the forest edge, preservation of natural flowing and still waters, conservation of trees with clumps, of habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and wind turbines as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from March 1st to August 15th.

Black Woodpecker ( Dryocopus martius )

Black woodpecker

Preservation of extensive forests, old trees and islands of old wood, dead wood, preservation of trees with large caves as well as the food supply, especially with ants.

Peregrine falcon ( Falco peregrinus )

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.

Honey buzzard ( Pernis apivorus )

Honey buzzard

Preservation of diversely structured cultural landscapes, light deciduous and mixed and pine forests, field trees, extensively used grassland, old wood islands and old, large-crowned trees with free access, preservation of the poor grasslands, trees with clumps, preservation of the food supply, especially with wasps and bumblebees as well as the maintenance of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season from May 1st to August 31st.

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 nine species in the “Rheinniederung Haltingen - Neuenburg mit Vorbergzone” protected area.

Tree falcon ( Falco subbuteo )

Tree falcon

Preservation of light forests with bordering open landscapes, of old trees and islands of old wood, of overhangs, of field trees or groups of trees in fields or along waterways, of extensively used grassland, of waterways with structurally rich bank areas and silting areas, of nesting opportunities such as crow's nests, of the food supply, in particular with small birds and large insects as well as undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from April 15 to September 15.

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.

Common teal ( anas crecca )

Teal Mars symbol (male)

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).

Orpheusspötter ( Hippolais polyglotta )

Preservation of early and medium succession stages in warm and dry locations, of dense, not too high bushes, individual trees and an extensive herbaceous layer, of secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats and of alluvial forests with willow bushes.

Stonechat ( Saxicola rubicola )

Stonechat Mars symbol (male)

Preservation of heaths and moors, reeds and litter meadows, preservation of roads and fields, fringing strips, embankments, smaller field trees, unpaved field paths, marginal and old grass strips as well as fallow areas, of isolated bushes, tall perennials, cairns and other than hunting, Structures suitable for sitting and singing areas, secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats, and maintenance of the food supply, in particular with insects and spiders.

Pochard ( Aythya ferina )

Pochard

Preservation of the shallow water lakes with rich bank vegetation and large open water areas as well as the weakly flowing ditches and the brook with rich bank vegetation, the silting areas with reeds, sedge or rush stands, the open shallow water zones, preservation of secondary habitats such as rain overflow basins with the aforementioned habitats and preservation of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance Breeding and moulting sites during the breeding and rearing season (April 15 to October 15) and the moult (July 1 to September 15).

Reversible neck ( Jynx torquilla )

Turning neck

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.

Bunting ( Emberiza cirlus )

Bunting

Preservation of extensively used vineyards with dense groups of bushes or trees interspersed, of richly structured kitchen gardens and orchards, preferably on a sun-exposed hillside, of individually standing slim, tall trees and bushes, of unused marginal strips and dry edges, of smaller, occasionally fallow areas , cultivation methods that lead to soil with low and gaps in vegetation, fallow stubble as wintering areas and maintenance of the food supply, especially with insects for rearing young birds.

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 : Rheinniederung Haltingen – Neuenburg with Vorbergzone (EU bird sanctuary)  - collection of images, 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 LUBW's list of protected areas , with “Bird Protection Area Ordinance Annex 1”.