Anklamer Stadtbruch, Nature reserve in Bugewitz, Germany
Anklamer Stadtbruch is a protected nature reserve with moorland and wetland areas in northeastern Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania near Anklam. The terrain contains extensive peat bogs, reed beds, and shallow water bodies crossed by remnants of old peat extraction channels.
The area was used for peat extraction beginning in 1850 when the Dewulder family built channels for transporting peat. A dike breach in 1995 allowed nature to gradually reclaim the land, transforming the peat fields into modern wetland ecosystems.
The site serves as a major breeding ground for white-tailed eagles and numerous other bird species that inhabit the reed beds and bog areas. Visitors often notice the rich birdlife, particularly during migration seasons when the wetlands become active with waterfowl.
Several hiking trails provide access to the terrain from Bugewitz, including loops through the moorland that are easy to reach. Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are useful, especially during wetter seasons when parts of the ground become soft and muddy.
The site holds one of the highest concentrations of white-tailed eagles in Central Europe, with multiple breeding pairs building their nests in the old moorland areas. These eagles use the quiet water bodies and reed zones as ideal hunting grounds for fish.
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