Wutach and Baaralb

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Bird sanctuary (SPA)
"Wutach and Baaralb"
In the Wutach Valley

In the Wutach Valley

location Districts of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald and Waldshut , Schwarzwald-Baar district , Baden-Württemberg , Germany
WDPA ID 555537943
Natura 2000 ID DE-8116-441
Bird sanctuary 140.025 km²
Geographical location 47 ° 51 ′  N , 8 ° 29 ′  E Coordinates: 47 ° 50 ′ 51 ″  N , 8 ° 29 ′ 9 ″  E
Wutach and Baaralb (Baden-Württemberg)
Wutach and Baaralb
Setup date November 20, 2007
administration Regional council Freiburg
particularities two areas
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The Wutach and Baaralb area is a European bird sanctuary (protected area identifier DE-8116-441) designated by ordinance of November 20, 2007 of the Freiburg Regional Council in parts of the Baden-Württemberg districts of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald and Waldshut and the Schwarzwald-Baar district in Germany .

location

The two sub-areas of the bird sanctuary "Wutach and Baaralb" are around 14,000 hectares (ha) in size and are spread over ten cities and municipalities in three districts:

description

The area “Wutach and Baaralb” is described as the “ravine valley of the Wutach with its tributaries as well as forests and grasslands of the Baaralb , extensive wet meadows near Rötenbach , a moor area near Blumberg, the plateau landscape of the Südbaar and the Alb-Wutachland with alternating arable and grassland use ".

Habitat classes

Non-forest areas with wooden plants, scrub, etc.
  
 1 %
Mixed forest
  
 32%
Coniferous forest
  
 19%
Moist and mesophilic grassland
  
 1 %
Bogs, swamps, vegetation on the banks
  
 1 %
Reclaimed grassland
  
 20%
Different farmland
  
 25%
Other (cities, roads, landfills, pits, industrial areas)
  
 1 %

meaning

The bird sanctuary "Wutach and Baaralb" with an open-cast mine on Doggererz with the development of bushy grasslands, the Wutach Gorge as a natural outcrop of the Mesozoic Era and extensive landslides in the area of the Wutach knee is - together with the Baar - the most important density center of red and black kites and one of the most important breeding grounds for tree falcon, red-backed killer, black woodpecker, quail, corncrake, peregrine falcon and honey buzzard in Baden-Württemberg.

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.

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.

Woodlark ( Lullula arborea )

Woodlark

Preservation of large-scale poor and dry grasslands as well as heaths, preservation of larger forest clearings, of bristle grass lawns and winged gorse heaths, of dry, sunny areas with little or no vegetation, preservation of a gaps and light vegetation structure with isolated bushes and trees, preservation of edge and border structures as well as fallow land, of secondary habitats such as abandoned sand and gravel pits with extensive raw soil locations, maintenance of the food supply, especially with insects in the summer half-year, and maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season in the period from February 15 to August 15.

Hen harrier ( Circus cyaneus )

Hen harrier

Preservation of extensively used wet meadows and pastures, of reed areas, of tall herbaceous meadows and fallow land in the grassland areas, preservation of habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and wind turbines, preservation of the food supply, especially with small mammals and small birds living on the ground, as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance sites during breeding the breeding season from April 1st to August 31st.

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.

Marsh harrier ( Circus aeruginosus )

Marsh harrier Mars symbol (male)

Preservation of silting zones, reed beds and large sedge beds, wet meadow complexes, in particular with litter meadows or extensively used wet meadows, habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and wind turbines, preservation of grass and shrub fringes, secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites or at least the aforementioned habitats and conservation low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season from March 15th to September 15th.

Red kite ( Milvus milvus )

Red kite

Preservation of diversely structured cultural landscapes with sparse forests, of field trees, large individual trees and rows of trees in the open landscape, of grassland, of old wood islands and old, large-crowned trees with free approach, preservation of trees with clumps, habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and Wind turbines and the maintenance of undisturbed or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season from March 1st to August 31st.

Black kite ( Milvus migrans )

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.

Eagle owl ( Bubo bubo )

Eagle owl

Preservation of open rock walls and quarries, each with caves, niches and ledges, preservation of richly structured cultural landscapes in the vicinity of the aforementioned habitats, of open meadow areas with hedges, preservation of habitats without sources of danger such as non-bird-safe overhead lines and wind turbines as well as disruption-free or at least disruption-free reproductive and resting places.

Corn Corn ( Crex crex )

Corn Crake

Preservation of structurally rich and extensively used grassland, in particular with litter meadows or wet meadows, moulting and alternative places such as grass, reed and perennial borders, fallow land, individual low shrubbery and field hedges, of forms of cultivation with late mowing from August 15, of fresh up to wet soil conditions, preservation of habitats without sources of danger such as overhead lines, the food supply, especially with insects, snails and earthworms, as well as maintenance of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from April 15 to August 15.

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.

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.

Berg Laubsänger ( Phylloscopus Bonelli )

Preservation of light, tiered forest stands on warm, south-exposed, steeply sloping slopes with rock sections as well as rock rubble heaps or erosion sites with a sparse layer of shrubbery and abundant herbaceous layer, the steppe heath areas with sparse trees, changing layers of shrubbery and closed lawns during the breeding season, as well as trouble-free or at least disruptive areas April 15th and August 15th.

Whinchat ( Saxicola rubetra )

Whinchat

Preservation of largely late-mowed extensively managed grassland complexes, large sedge areas, moors and heaths, fringing strips such as road and field borders as well as edge strips, old grass strips, fallow and wood-free embankments, isolated bushes, tall perennials, piles of stones and others as hunting, sitting and Singwarten suitable structures, secondary habitats such as abandoned mining sites with the aforementioned habitats, the food supply as well as undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from May 1 to August 31.

Gray bunting ( Emberiza calandra )

Gray bunting

Preservation of extensively used grassland areas and richly structured fields, fallow land, strips of field margins as well as grass and shrub fringes, grass and earth paths, field hedges, solitary trees and bushes, preservation of the food supply, in particular with insects as nestling food and wild herb seeds as well as maintenance of disturbance-free or at least low-disturbance breeding sites during the breeding season from April 15th to August 31st of each year.

Stock dove ( Columba oenas )

Preservation of deciduous and mixed deciduous forests, of old trees and old wood islands, of trees with large caves as well as grassland areas and extensively used fields with fallow land, strips of field margins and weed-rich grass borders.

Lapwing ( Vanellus vanellus )

lapwing

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.

Northern gray shrike ( Lanius excubitor )

Northern gray shrike

Preservation of extensive, extensively managed orchards with numerous bushes, of hedge areas with the small structures there such as stone hedges, small fallow land, swampy depressions, individual bushes and trees, unpaved field paths, preservation of grazed juniper heaths with groups of bushes and trees, preservation of lean grassland, of wasteland - and fallow land as well as fringing strips, preservation of the moors with bushes and break forest islands, the springy places and swampy depressions, preservation of uncut landscapes, in particular without paved paths and roads, preservation of the food supply, especially with small mammals and large insects as well as preservation of undisturbed or at least undisturbed breeding sites during the breeding season from February 15th to July 15th.

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.

Quail ( Coturnix coturnix )

quail

Preservation of a richly structured cultural landscape, preservation of widely used arable land, extensively used grassland, in particular of lean grassland with gaps in vegetation structure and a high proportion of herbs, small areas of land with sparse vegetation such as gussets, waterlogged small depressions, sinkholes, swelling patches, small hollows, stone fields , Patches of poor grassland and stone bars, from weed-rich field margins and smaller fallow land, grass, reed and perennial edges as well as maintaining the food supply, especially with various seeds and insects.

Water rail ( Rallus aquaticus )

Water rail

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 )

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 : Wutach und Baaralb (EU bird sanctuary)  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Profile of the SPA area in the LUBW's list of protected areas , with “Bird Protection Area Ordinance Annex 1”.