Gundorf: Breeding sites of Kiebitz and Rohrweihe in need of protection · Leipziger Zeitung

The breeding sites of Kiebitz and Rohrweihe existing in Leipzig-Gundorf are protected. As the general decree of the lower nature conservation authority in E-Amtsblatt 4/25 shows, the clover angle between the Zschampert in the west and the Elster-Saale Canal in the south is not allowed to be entered until 30 June. Noise and free running dogs in the surrounding area are to be avoided. The black and white Kiebitz is [...] The article Gundorf: Bruts…

Background of the measure The black-and-white Kiebitz is a meadow breeder who lays his nest directly on the ground. It is strongly declining in Germany and had therefore been chosen as the bird of the year 2024. For successful reproduction he needs undisturbed wet meadows. Also...