Schwentine Oxbow Lake
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The Schwentine Oxbow Lake is an area around part of the River Schwentine between Raisdorf and Klausdorf that was designated a nature reserve in 1984. It received this conservation status because the waterbody has remained close to its natural state due to its steep river banks and is a habitat for a range of rare plants and animals. It covers an area of 19 hectares. In addition to the section of river it includes an oxbow lake, a tributary, hedgerows, wooded river banks and slopes, rich in herbs, and small ponds. ()
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Wildlife
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Common European Toad
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Amphibians
Tawny owl
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Birds
Common kingfisher
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Birds
Great spotted woodpecker
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Birds
Grass snake
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Reptiles
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