Kernlegeßer in winter: mysterious bird observations in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis!

Kernlegeßer in winter: mysterious bird observations in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis!

On January 20, 2025, an attractive reader photo by Hans Ruppel was published, which shows the core bitter in the winter sun in a feeding place. The reader call connects animal lovers in the Main-Kinzig district by can submit their own observations and pictures under the heading "The Main-Kinzig-Kreis". Interested parties can send their submissions to the specified email address.

The Kernbeißer is one of the most impressive native birds and has a length of 18 cm, which makes it the greatest domestic Fink. He was also known as a Finkenkönig and has various names such as Kirchfink, Appelvenk and Steenbijeter.

The habitat of the core bump

The breeding stock of the core bitch goes back, which leads to a sparse sighting. It can be observed at feeding points, such as in natural gardens, especially in winter. Its characteristic calling sounds like a sharp "zigs, zigs, zigs" and is just as striking as his large brown-beige plumage with a red-brown head. Most of the time, the core bitcher stays in the upper tree tops, which makes it difficult to see.

In the Mönchengladbach region, the existing situation of the core bite is also tense. There are increasingly observations in the forests around Buchholz and Wickrath and in the Rheydter Stadtwald. Sporadic sightings are also possible in the Hans-Jonas Park and in parks with a high tree population.

important habitats in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis

An outstanding nature area in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis is the Ruhlsee , which has been protected as a nature reserve since 1980. This area, which was also classified as a FFH area, offers an important source of food for a variety of bird species such as wild geese, gray heron and white storks. The development of the Ruhlsee as a habitat was completed in 2009 after the area was previously used as a gravel pit.

The renaturation took place under the direction of the Hgon and included the creation of shallow water areas and islands to create habitats for water birds and floor breeders. The Ruhlsee attracts many Nordic birds in the winter months and is a resting place for species such as campaigners and table ducks.

Visitors to Lake Ruhlsee can experience unique bird observations, while a restricted zone on the south bank has been set up for the bird watching area to offer the birds withdrawal options. Parking spaces are provided at the lido of Lake Kinzig or at the Müller tree nursery, and binoculars or spending are recommended for optimal observation.

The fascination for birds in the Main-Kinzig district remains alive even in times of decline in certain species. The reader's commitment to share their observations, as in the case of Hans Ruppel's picture, contributes to the conservation and appreciation of this beautiful nature.