Discover the variety of birds in the Oberlausitz biosphere reserve!

Discover the variety of birds in the Oberlausitz biosphere reserve!

In the middle of the picturesque landscape of the Biosphere Reserve in Oberlausitzer Heide and pond landscape, a lot is offered. At the popular town of Kalkrampe at Tauerwiesenteich, Boxberg, public excursions for bird watching takes place, and the next event is already at the corner. On July 20 at 7 p.m., excursion director Yannik Otto and his team invite you to an evening tour, which is particularly focused on the frog and insect concert. On this occasion, visitors have the opportunity to observe numerous bird species such as cranes such as cranes, geese, ducks and even sea eagles that feel particularly at home in this natural region. According to 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 over supervisory duties, but also act as a contact for visitors. They invite you to other tours, such as "at eye level with carp and Co.", which take place every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the thousand ponds. The natural guard is also active at various locations, including the house of the 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 interested parties can learn a lot about the domestic flora and fauna. The house is open for a small admission price of 4.50 euros 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 a significant retreat for many plant and animal species. For 2025, the red oak and eel were chosen as plants and animals of the year. The core zone of the reserve extends over 1,100 hectares and includes sensitive ecosystems in which collecting mushrooms and berries is strictly forbidden to protect nature.
In this environment, awareness of the importance of nature conservation is of the greatest importance. National Natural Landscapes points out that large mammals such as lynx and wolf are still in Germany, but are still present. However, encounters are very unlikely because these animals avoid human paths.

A risk that should not be underestimated are ticks that become active in summer. These small parasites are often overlooked, but can transmit dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease and TBE. Hikers should therefore be attentive in the forest areas and always search for ticks after staying. Jochen Kaiser, a committed environmentalist, emphasizes how important it is to inspire children and adolescents in particular for nature conservation in order to sensitize future generations to these topics.

To support nature conservation, in other regions of Germany, as in the Rhön biosphere reserve, senior rangers will also be active. These committed volunteers, supported by coordinators such as Thomas Löw, are working to maintain habitats for rare bird species and to protect nature permanently, which also promotes local environmental protection. Their common missions are characterized by joy and the common learning about nature - an initiative that would also be easy to imagine in Upper Lusatia.

If you are interested in the work of the rangers or the versatile possibilities of the biosphere reserve, you should not miss the upcoming appointments. Enjoying nature in its diversity is not only fun, it also promotes understanding of our environment.