Großes Bruch
Facts and practical information
The Großes Bruch is a 45 kilometres long wetland strip in Germany, stretching from Oschersleben in Saxony-Anhalt in the east to Hornburg, Lower Saxony in the west. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Corn crake
The corn crake, corncrake or landrail is a bird in the rail family. It breeds in Europe and Asia as far east as western China, and migrates to Africa for the Northern Hemisphere's winter.
Birds
Eurasian curlew
The Eurasian curlew or common curlew is a wader in the large family Scolopacidae. It is one of the most widespread of the curlews, breeding across temperate Europe and Asia.
Birds
Hen harrier
The hen harrier is a bird of prey. The genus name Circus is derived from Ancient Greek kirkos, meaning 'circle', referring to a bird of prey named for its circling flight. The specific...
Birds
Montagu's harrier
Montagu's harrier is a migratory bird of prey of the harrier family. Its common name commemorates the British naturalist George Montagu.
Birds
Little owl
The little owl is a bird that inhabits much of the temperate and warmer parts of Europe, the Palearctic east to Korea, and north Africa.
Birds
Großes Bruch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Daneil's Cave.
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