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Gwattlischenmoos & Kanderdelta

46.72139 , 7.63131

Switzerland

Both areas are located on the lower part of Lake Thun and are under nature conservation. The Gwattlischenmoos is a wetland with a reed belt and shallow water zones. The Kander delta is a river delta surrounded by floodplain forest. The area is easily accessible by public transport and is always good for surprises. 

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Site name was changed by Marco Zahnd into "Gwattlischenmoos & Kanderdelta" (2022-02-18 13:09:32 )

Coordinates were set by Marco Zahnd : 46.7214/7.6313 (2022-01-25 16:57:12 )

Site name was set by Marco Zahnd as "Gwattlischenmoos And Kanderdelta" (2022-01-25 16:57:12 )

Edited by Marco Zahnd on 2022-01-25 20:18:43
Both areas are located on the lower part of Lake Thun and are under nature conservation. The Gwattlischenmoos is a wetland with a reed belt and shallow water zones. The Kander delta is a river delta surrounded by floodplain forest. The area is easily accessible by public transport and is always good for surprises. 

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina)
Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius)
Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo)
Marsh Warbler (Acrocephalus palustris)
Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus)

Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) was added by Marco Zahnd (2022-01-25 21:14:59)

Marsh Warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) was added by Marco Zahnd (2022-01-25 21:14:50)

Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) was added by Marco Zahnd (2022-01-25 21:14:43)

Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo) was added by Marco Zahnd (2022-01-25 21:14:30)

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) was added by Marco Zahnd (2022-01-25 21:14:23)

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) was added by Marco Zahnd (2022-01-25 21:14:10)

  • Timing and strategy

The Gwattlischenmoos offers exciting observations throughout the year. In spring and autumn, migratory birds rest in the area. In summer, wetland birds and moulting ducks can be observed. In winter, the wintering waterfowl is the attraction. 
The Kanderdelta is a resting site for songbirds and waders in spring and autumn.
The key for the observation tower in Gwattlischenmoos is available at the reception of Hotel Deltapark

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Edited by Marco Zahnd on 2022-01-25 20:42
The Gwattlischenmoos offers exciting observations throughout the year. In spring and autumn, migratory birds rest in the area. In summer, wetland birds and moulting ducks can be observed. In winter, the wintering waterfowl is the attraction.  The Kanderdelta is a resting site for songbirds and waders in spring and autumn. autumn. The key for the observation tower in Gwattlischenmoos is available at the reception of Hotel Deltapark
Edited by Marco Zahnd on 2022-01-25 20:23
The Gwattlischenmoos offers exciting observations throughout the year. In spring and autumn, migratory birds rest in the area. In summer, wetland birds and moulting ducks can be observed. In winter, the wintering waterfowl is the attraction.  The Kanderdelta is a resting site for songbirds and waders in spring and autumn. 
  • How to get there

The area can be easily reached by bus from Thun or Spiez. It's also accesible by car.

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Edited by Marco Zahnd on 2022-01-25 20:45
The area can be easily reached by bus from Thun or Spiez. It's also accesible by car.

The key for the observation tower can be borrowed at the reception of Deltapark. The path following the Kander river is not so easy to find because it's behind two small earth heaps.

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Edited by Marco Zahnd on 2022-01-25 20:51
The key for the observation tower can be borrowed at the reception of Deltapark. The path following the Kander river is not so easy to find because it's behind two small earth heaps.
  • Other attractions

The Gwattlischenmoos is a good spot for dragonflies.

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Edited by Marco Zahnd on 2022-01-25 20:53
The Gwattlischenmoos is a good spot for dragonflies.

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or near this site, including:
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instance, these may include:
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2024-11-24 Gwatt November 2024 Marco Zahnd
2023-01-23 Gwatt January 2023 Marco Zahnd
2022-03-11 Gwattlischenmoos March 2022 Marco Zahnd
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