Discover the diversity of birds in the Upper Lusatia Biosphere Reserve!

Discover the diversity of birds in the Upper Lusatia Biosphere Reserve!

In the middle of the picturesque landscape of the Upper Lusatian Heath and Pond Landscape Biosphere Reserve, there is a lot on offer for those interested in nature. Public bird watching excursions take place regularly at the popular Kalkrampe am Tauerwiesenteich, Boxberg, and the next event is just around the corner. On July 20th at 7 p.m., excursion leader Yannik Otto and his team invite you to an evening tour that will particularly focus on the frog and insect concert. On this occasion, visitors have the opportunity to observe numerous species of birds such as cranes, geese, ducks and even sea eagles, which feel particularly at home in this natural region. Loud Sächsische.de There are a total of six rangers who are responsible for monitoring nature and accompanying guests in the biosphere reserve.

The rangers not only take on supervisory duties, but also act as contact persons for visitors. They invite you to other guided tours, such as “At Eye Level with Carp and Co.”, which take place every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the House of a Thousand Ponds. The Nature Watch is also active at various locations, including the House of a Thousand Ponds in Malschwitz, Mücka and Friedersdorf. On July 26th there will be a big ranger day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where those interested can learn a lot about the local flora and fauna. For a small entrance fee of 4.50 euros, the house is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The special features of the biosphere reserve

The biosphere reserve not only offers a variety of activities, but is also an important refuge for many plant and animal species. For 2025, the red oak and the eel were chosen as plants and animals of the year. The reserve's core zone covers 1,100 hectares and includes sensitive ecosystems where mushroom and berry picking is strictly prohibited to protect nature.
In this environment, awareness of the importance of nature conservation is of utmost importance. National natural landscapes points out that large mammals such as lynx and wolves are declining in Germany, but are still present. However, encounters are very unlikely because these animals avoid human paths.

However, a risk that should not be underestimated is ticks, which are particularly active in summer. These small parasites are often overlooked, but can transmit dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease and TBE. Hikers should therefore be careful in forest areas and always check themselves for ticks after their stay. Jochen Kaiser, a committed environmentalist, emphasizes how important it is to inspire children and young people in particular to protect nature in order to sensitize future generations to these issues.

In order to support nature conservation, senior rangers are also active in other regions of Germany, such as in the Rhön Biosphere Reserve. These dedicated volunteers, supported by coordinators like Thomas Löw, work to preserve habitats for rare bird species and to protect nature in the long term, which further promotes local environmental protection. Their joint missions are characterized by joy and learning together about nature - an initiative that could also be easily imagined in Upper Lusatia.

Anyone who is interested in the work of the rangers or the diverse possibilities of the biosphere reserve should not miss the upcoming dates. Enjoying nature in all its diversity is not only fun, but also promotes understanding of our environment.