{"id":20386,"date":"2021-12-18T12:00:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-18T11:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/?p=20386"},"modified":"2025-07-16T19:53:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T17:53:23","slug":"hiking-in-the-doeberitzer-heide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/en\/hiking-in-the-doeberitzer-heide\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-20386\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-20386-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>The D\u00f6beritzer Heide just next to Berlin and Potsdam is a former military training area and now an important nature reserve led by the Heinz Sielmann foundation (German: Heinz Sielmann Stiftung). The terrain of the D\u00f6beritzer Heide is not only home to a variety of plant and animal species, but also a popular recreational area for many city dwellers. Read more about my excursions to the D\u00f6beritzer Heide in the following blog entry.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/en\/hiking-in-the-doeberitzer-heide\/#The_Doberitzer_Heide\" >The D\u00f6beritzer Heide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/en\/hiking-in-the-doeberitzer-heide\/#Searching_for_the_Eurasian_hoopoe\" >Searching for the Eurasian hoopoe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/en\/hiking-in-the-doeberitzer-heide\/#Hiking_in_the_Doberitzer_Heide\" >Hiking in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/en\/hiking-in-the-doeberitzer-heide\/#How_to_get_there\" >How to get there<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/en\/hiking-in-the-doeberitzer-heide\/#Links_and_resources\" >Links and resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Doberitzer_Heide\"><\/span>The D\u00f6beritzer Heide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Picturesque open plains. A former declared species as \u201cextinct in the wild\u201d. Broom shrubs, birch groves and other botanical curiosities. The D\u00f6beritzer Heide is indeed a very precious treasure in the vicinity of Berlin and Potsdam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-1-1.jpg\" width=\"1584\" height=\"1056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-1-1.jpg 1584w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-1-1-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-1-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-1-1-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-1-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-1-1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1584px) 100vw, 1584px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>I have been several times in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide and every time it was very special. I always felt so free by the vast landscapes and enchanted by all the little animals I found. The D\u00f6beritzer Heide became one of my favorite places close to Berlin this year. Although I haven\u2019t found everything what I was searching for, each visit was unique. Or maybe this is the interesting part of the D\u00f6beritzer Heide, not finding every species someone like me is looking for.<\/p>\n<p>The area of the D\u00f6beritzer Heide still hides many secrets and all visitors - I\u2019m sure about that - can see the enchantment of the terrain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-2.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-2.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-2-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-2-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-2-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-2-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>For me the D\u00f6beritzer Heide was a magic place and I think visitors need there especially...<\/p>\n<p>... time and patience.<\/p>\n<p>... persistence for exploring the extensive landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>... and an openness for all the curiosities to be found.<\/p>\n<p>But what is the D\u00f6beritzer Heide?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-3.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-3.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-3-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-3-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-3-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-3-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The D\u00f6beritzer Heide is a former military training area which was transformed by the Heinz Sielmann foundation into a nature reserve. With an area of more than 3500 ha, the D\u00f6beritzer Heide is about 17 times larger than the <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/en\/bird-count-2021-stunde-der-wintervoegel-in-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiergarten in Berlin<\/a>. It is home to a variety of plant and animal species. Including species like the Przewalski's horse, which was declared as \"extinct in the wild\" by the IUCN, but now lives in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20386-9-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Interesting:<\/strong><\/span> Did you know that the D\u00f6beritzer Heide was used as a military ground for about 300 years? Fires, explosions and track vehicles contributed to all the vast and open landscapes which are, nevertheless, very important ecological sites. The Heinz Sielmann foundation bought the area in 2004 to secure an area for nature conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>There are many more animal species to be found in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide.<\/p>\n<p>Not to forget are the European bison or the red deer (see below, photos taken in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/en\/the-wildlife-park-schorfheide-near-gross-schoenebeck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wildlife park Schofheide<\/a>). Or the wild bees and all the birds like northern wheatears, whinchats, European stonechats, European robins or the Eurasian hoopoe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-30.jpg\" width=\"1336\" height=\"891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-30.jpg 1336w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-30-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-30-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-30-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-30-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-30-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-30-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1336px) 100vw, 1336px\" title=\"schorfheide\" alt=\"European bison\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-20386-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-18.jpg\" width=\"1336\" height=\"891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-18.jpg 1336w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-18-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-18-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-18-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-18-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-18-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/wildpark-schorfheide-18-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1336px) 100vw, 1336px\" title=\"schorfheide\" alt=\"D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The large herbivores like the European bison or the Przewalski's horses act like \"natural landscape designers\" in the center of the D\u00f6beritzer Heide. In the surroundings (German: \"Naturerlebnis-Ringzone\") sheep, goats and cattle keep the grassy landscapes short.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-4.jpg\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-4.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-4-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-4-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-4-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-4-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-14-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20386-14-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Information:<\/strong><\/span> There are about one hundred European bison, twenty-five Przewalski's horses and ninety red deer in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide according to the official website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sielmann-stiftung.de\/natur-erleben\/erholungsorte\/doeberitzer-heide#c9638\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Heinz Sielmann foundation<\/a>. They primarily live in the center of the D\u00f6beritzer Heide and with luck can be observed on the meadows.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-15\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-15-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-15-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The D\u00f6beritzer Heide is a heath characterized by sandy and nutrient-deficient soils. Plant and animal species of a heath are adapted to an arid habitat low in nutrients. Most heaths in the east of Germany are the result of a military use of these territories for decades.<\/p>\n<p>Hardy pioneer species like, for example, mosses, lichens, grasses or the common heather (<em>Calluna vulgaris<\/em>) are able to withstand heat, drought and nutrient deficiency, and thus, are the first ones to colonize a heath like the D\u00f6beritzer Heide (that\u2019s why they are pioneer species). These pioneer species attract specific insects which in turn attract a variety of specific bird and reptile species.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-16\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-16-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-16-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-5.jpg\" width=\"1392\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-5.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-5-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-5-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-5-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-5-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-17\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-17-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-17-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>But did you know that a heath like the D\u00f6beritzer Heide needs landscape preservation?<\/p>\n<p>As a heath is a cultivated landscape by humans, more and more trees occupy the area and shadow the light-hungry pioneer species. Without landscape preservation a species-rich heath transforms into a forest. Meaning, without mowing and grazing (like with bison, sheep or horses) a heath like the D\u00f6beritzer Heide would grow to a forest.<\/p>\n<p>That is very interesting, and actually, here I would be very curious about the views of different experts on that topic.<\/p>\n<p>Should we as humans intervene in a heath?<\/p>\n<p>If not, would species that are adapted to a hot and dry habitat be able to win through in another area?<\/p>\n<p>Wouldn't it be better to have a forest? A forest which stores more carbon dioxide?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-18\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-18-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-18-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-6.jpg\" width=\"1345\" height=\"897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-6.jpg 1345w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-6-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-6-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-6-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-6-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-6-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1345px) 100vw, 1345px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-19\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-19-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-19-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20386-19-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Interesting:<\/strong><\/span> About twenty years are necessary for trees like birches or pine trees to replace the pioneer plant species of a heath. Sometimes it might take even a shorter period of time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-20\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-20-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-20-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Nevertheless, I was very, very impressed that a landscape like the D\u00f6beritzer Heide can develop so close to the capital of Germany. It is a fascinating and magic place. A place to spend a lot of time. A place to dream (although it was used as a military ground in the past...) and enjoy the beauty of the landscapes. Although it is a nature reserve, it is accessible for the public for recreational activities like hiking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-21\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-21-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-21-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-7.jpg\" width=\"1354\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-7.jpg 1354w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-7-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-7-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-7-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-7-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-7-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1354px) 100vw, 1354px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-22\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-22-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-22-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>I think this is a good way by the Heinz Sielmann foundation to connect people with nature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-23\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-23-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-23-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Searching_for_the_Eurasian_hoopoe\"><\/span>Searching for the Eurasian hoopoe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-24\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-24-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-24-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>A long and thin tapering bill. An orange plumage with zebra-striped wings. And a crest which is usually held closed, but typically raised after landing. These characteristics are distinctive for the Eurasian hoopoe which can be unmistakably distinguished from other birds in Europe. Only the two other hoopoe species (the African hoopoe and the Madagascar hoopoe) are similar-looking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-25\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-25-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-25-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-8.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-8.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-8-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-8-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-8-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-8-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-8-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-8-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-8-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Eurasian hoopoe\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-26\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-26-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-26-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>There are probably several subspecies of Eurasian hoopoes distributed in Europe, Asia and North Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The Eurasian hoopoes of Europe migrate to the south in winter. Thus, observing Eurasian hoopoes in Germany is usually only possible during the spring and summer season.<\/p>\n<p>The bird prefers a bare or lightly-vegetated habitat like heathlands (see the D\u00f6beritzer Heide), but they also might occur in wooded steppes, savannas or grasslands.<\/p>\n<p>As I have heard about the Eurasian hoopoe in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide and as I think it is an especially beautiful bird, I was hoping to see this year one of these magnificent birds.<\/p>\n<p>It was not the wonderful landscape of the D\u00f6beritzer Heide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-27\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-27-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-27-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-9.jpg\" width=\"1614\" height=\"1076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-9.jpg 1614w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-9-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-9-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-9-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-9-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1614px) 100vw, 1614px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Hiking in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-28\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-28-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-28-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Or the hiking trail.<\/p>\n<p>Or all the other birds to observe in a heathland close to Berlin.<\/p>\n<p>It was the Eurasian hoopoe, why I became interested in visiting the D\u00f6beritzer Heide.<\/p>\n<p>From recordings I already knew its typical oop-oop-oop call. I also have seen the Eurasian hoopoe in the zoo of Vienna (see photo above).<\/p>\n<p>But I have never seen one in the wild.<\/p>\n<p>I was so hoping to see one this year.<\/p>\n<p>I was waiting.<\/p>\n<p>Practicing my patience.<\/p>\n<p>And I pricked up my ears.<\/p>\n<p>In vain.<\/p>\n<p>I couldn\u2019t spot any Eurasian hoopoe this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-29\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-29-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-29-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20386-29-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong><\/span> There is an association (German: \u201cNaturschutz-F\u00f6rderverein D\u00f6beritzer Heide e.V.\u201d) which supports the work of the Heinz Sielmann foundation and is active in the preservation of landscapes, conservation and education. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doeberitzerheide.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">website<\/a> to get more information about their work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-30\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-30-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-30-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"31\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>I know wildlife watching is like that. You never know what to expect. Maybe that is the most interesting part of it. Although, of course, I was a little bit disappointed not to have seen an Eurasian hoopoe in the wild this year. However, instead, I saw so many other wonderful bird species. And I know next year I can give it another trial!<\/p>\n<p>Instead of a Eurasian hoopoe, I saw swarms of European starlings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-31\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-31-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-31-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-10.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-10.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-10-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-10-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-10-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-10-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-10-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-10-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Starlings\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-32\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-32-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-32-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>In the fields in the north of the ring zone I spotted several Eurasian tree sparrows feeding on seeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-33\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-33-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-33-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"34\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-11.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-11.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-11-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-11-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-11-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-11-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-11-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-11-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Eurasian tree sparrow\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-34\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-34-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-34-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"35\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>In the same area I found a white wagtail close to a hut.<\/p>\n<p>I saw white wagtails at several places.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-35\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-35-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-35-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"36\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-12.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-12.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-12-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-12-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-12-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-12-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-12-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-12-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"white wagtail\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-20386-35-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-35-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"37\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-13.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-13.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-13-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-13-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-13-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-13-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-13-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-13-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-13-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"white wagtail\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-36\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-36-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-36-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"38\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>I heard a green woodpecker close-by, but I couldn\u2019t spot it.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, I was so thrilled to observe a corn bunting perching on a twig of a bush.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-37\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-37-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-37-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"39\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-14.jpg\" width=\"1275\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-14.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-14-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-14-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-14-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-14-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-14-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-14-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-14-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1275px) 100vw, 1275px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"corn bunting\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-38\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-38-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-38-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"40\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Likewise, in the north of the D\u00f6beritzer Heide, I found some pile of stones. I immediately thought of a northern wheatear. I knew that northern wheatears prefer building their nests in cavities like in crevices among rocks. And as I have heard that northern wheatears occur in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide, I waited on the trail and hoped that one of these birds might emerge.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, I didn\u2019t have to wait for a long time and a northern wheatear showed up and presenting me its beautiful appearance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-39\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-39-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-39-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"41\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-15.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-15.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-15-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-15-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-15-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-15-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-15-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-15-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-15-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"northern wheatear\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-40\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-40-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-40-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"42\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Just around that area I was surrounded by the calls of numerous barn swallows.<\/p>\n<p>I had beautiful moments close to them.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the barn swallows took a break and rested on some branches high up the trees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-41\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-41-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-41-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"43\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-16.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-16.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-16-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-16-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-16-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-16-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-16-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-16-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-16-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"barn swallow\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-42\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-42-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-42-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"44\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>In another tree I spotted a European goldfinch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-43\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-43-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-43-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"45\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-17.jpg\" width=\"1445\" height=\"963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-17.jpg 1445w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-17-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-17-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-17-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-17-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-17-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-17-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-17-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1445px) 100vw, 1445px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"European gold finch\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-44\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-44-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-44-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"46\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20386-44-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Information:<\/strong><\/span> Especially many European goldfinches can be seen on the sunflower fields in the north of Germany. Please look at one of my <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/en\/common-cranes-in-autumn-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">previous posts<\/a> to see some of my other bird observations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-45\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-45-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-45-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"47\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>What a pleasure to see so many different bird species!<\/p>\n<p>In another area further in the north of the D\u00f6beritzer Heide, but further east, I spotted many, many red-backed shrikes.<\/p>\n<p>In that area I expected to see a Eurasian hoopoe, as someone told me that another person had seen one there.<\/p>\n<p>I was not lucky (with respect to the Eurasian hoopoe), but instead, I saw red-backed shrikes perching on branches or moving from one wooden stake to the other. I even saw a young bird which was not shy and elusive at all!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-46\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-46-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-46-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"48\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-18.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-18.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-18-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-18-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-18-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-18-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-18-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-18-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-18-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-18-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"red-backed shrike\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-47\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-47-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-47-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"49\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-19.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-19.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-19-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-19-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-19-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-19-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-19-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-19-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-19-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-19-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-19-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"red-backed shrike\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-20386-47-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-47-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"50\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-20.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-20.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-20-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-20-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-20-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-20-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-20-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-20-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-20-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-20-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"red-backed shrike\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-48\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-48-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-48-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"51\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>I have visited the D\u00f6beritzer Heide this year three times (to improve my chances of seeing a Eurasian hoopoe). On my first two visits I hiked from Elstal to Dallgow-D\u00f6beritz. It is a rather forested area, but in between are smaller or larger open landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>In one of those open landscapes, I spotted again northern wheatears. Just next to two northern wheatears was a European stonechat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-49\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-49-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-49-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"52\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-21.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-21.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-21-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-21-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-21-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-21-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-21-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-21-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-21-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"European stonechat\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-50\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-50-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-50-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"53\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Although I was not at all lucky to see a Eurasian hoopoe, I saw quite many other different bird species. The D\u00f6beritzer Heide is a wonderful place and it was not the last time that I have visited this special place. And I\u2019m sure, one day I will observe a Eurasian hoopoe in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide. I also have to admit that I was very late this year. I have visited the D\u00f6beritzer Heide in 2021 three times from August to October.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-51\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-51-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-51-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"54\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20386-51-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Information:<\/strong><\/span> If you want to know more about the plant and animal species you can see in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide, please visit the website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sielmann-stiftung.de\/doeberitzer-heide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Heinz Sielmann foundation<\/a>. You can also check the website of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iNaturalist<\/a> where people share their nature observations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-52\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-52-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-52-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"55\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiking_in_the_Doberitzer_Heide\"><\/span>Hiking in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-53\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-53-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-53-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"56\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The D\u00f6beritzer Heide is not only a place for wildlife watchers. It is also an amazing place for hikers. All hiking paths together reach a length of up to 55 km. Even horses are allowed on about 13 km of the hiking trail.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned in the previous paragraph, I hiked twice the path from Elstal to Dallgow-D\u00f6beritz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-54\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-54-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-54-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"57\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-22.jpg\" width=\"1392\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-22.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-22-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-22-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-22-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-22-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-22-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-22-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-22-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-20386-54-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-54-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"58\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-23.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-23.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-23-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-23-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-23-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-23-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-23-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-23-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-55\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-55-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-55-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"59\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>I walked on sandy trails through open landscapes or trails surrounded by trees like birches or oaks.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, on the trail hikers are most of the time exposed to the sun and heat of the day. There are shady sections. But on a sunny and hot day don\u2019t forget to carry sufficient water. There is no restaurant or caf\u00e9 close-by.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-56\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-56-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-56-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"60\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-24.jpg\" width=\"1392\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-24.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-24-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-24-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-24-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-24-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-24-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-24-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-24-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-57\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-57-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-57-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"61\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>There are about thirty picnic areas in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide. I found a small one on the path to Dallgow-D\u00f6beritz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-58\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-58-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-58-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"62\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-25.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-25.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-25-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-25-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-25-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-25-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-25-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-25-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-25-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-25-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-25-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Picnic area in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-59\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-59-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-59-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"63\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20386-59-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/span> Please remain on the hiking trails. There are still munition remnants scattered around the terrains, and thus, there is still a risk of injury off the official trails. Furthermore, cutting across country intrudes into the habitat of including endangered species.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-60\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-60-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-60-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"64\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Only the last section of the trail is more forested and shadier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-61\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-61-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-61-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"65\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-26.jpg\" width=\"1392\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-26.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-26-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-26-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-26-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-26-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-26-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-26-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-26-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Hiking in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-62\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-62-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-62-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"66\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>I very, very enjoyed the trail from Elstal to Dallgow-D\u00f6beritz. The only disadvantage I had was my camera and the heavy telephoto lens (it was a 150-600mm lens). But as I visited the D\u00f6beritzer Heide also to take photographs of wildlife, I had decided to carry the camera and the telephoto lens.<\/p>\n<p>The path from Elstal to Dallgow-D\u00f6beritz is less than 10 km.<\/p>\n<p>At the beginning of October, I hiked the circular path on a beautiful day together with a friend.<\/p>\n<p>On that day I didn\u2019t bring my heavy telephoto lens, as the circular path has a length of about 22 km.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-63\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-63-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-63-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"67\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-27.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-27.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-27-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-27-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-27-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-27-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-27-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-27-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-27-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-27-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Hiking in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-64\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-64-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-64-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"68\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>According to the information in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide, hiking the circular path takes about six hours.<\/p>\n<p>It is a long path, but the trail is easy to walk.<\/p>\n<p>We passed several picnic areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-65\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-65-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-65-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"69\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-28.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-28.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-28-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-28-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-28-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-28-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-28-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-28-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-28-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-28-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-28-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Hiking in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-20386-65-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-65-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"70\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-29.jpg\" width=\"1392\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-29.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-29-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-29-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-29-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-29-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-29-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-29-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-29-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-29-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Hiking in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-66\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-66-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-66-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"71\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>And again, open landscapes changed with shady forests. Some paths are sandy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-67\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-67-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-67-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"72\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-30.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-30.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-30-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-30-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-30-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-30-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-30-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-30-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-30-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Hiking in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-68\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-68-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-68-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"73\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-31.jpg\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-31.jpg 1670w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-31-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-31-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-31-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-31-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-31-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-31-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-31-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-31-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-31-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1670px) 100vw, 1670px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Hiking in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-20386-68-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-68-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"74\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-32.jpg\" width=\"1392\" height=\"928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-32.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-32-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-32-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-32-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-32-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-32-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-32-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-32-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Hiking in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-69\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-69-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-69-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"75\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20386-69-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/span> Please don\u2019t pick scrap metal or bottles up! Remember that the D\u00f6beritzer Heide is a former military training area. There might be still explosive or toxic substances scattered around the territory. If you find something suspicious, please call a bomb disposal team or inform the Heinz Sielmann Stiftung about the finding and its location.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-70\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-70-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-70-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"76\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>About halfway between the start and end point in Elstal of the circular path, there is an observation platform (Finkenberg) where it is even possible to see the television tower (Fernsehturm) of Berlin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-71\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-71-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-71-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"77\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-33.jpg\" width=\"1668\" height=\"1112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-33.jpg 1668w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-33-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-33-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-33-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-33-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-33-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-33-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-33-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-33-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-33-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1668px) 100vw, 1668px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Television tower Finkenberg\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-72\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-72-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-72-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"78\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-34.jpg\" width=\"1655\" height=\"1103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-34.jpg 1655w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-34-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-34-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-34-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-34-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-34-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-34-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-34-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-34-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-34-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1655px) 100vw, 1655px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Television tower Finkenberg\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-20386-72-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-72-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"79\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-20386\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-35.jpg\" width=\"1652\" height=\"1101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-35.jpg 1652w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-35-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-35-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-35-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-35-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-35-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-35-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-35-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildlife-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/doberitzer-heide-35-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1652px) 100vw, 1652px\" title=\"d\u00f6beritzer-heide\" alt=\"Television tower Finkenberg\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-73\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-73-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-73-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"80\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>We took a break at the observation platform.<\/p>\n<p>On most trails we were walking alone. There were not many people around. Just at the observation platform Finkenberg we saw more and more people walking on the hiking trails.<\/p>\n<p>There are more entrances to the circular path. Elstal is not the only one. In the south of the D\u00f6beritzer Heide - in Krampnitz - is a parking lot. There is another parking lot in the east. Especially around these areas we encountered more people. Not all people entering the D\u00f6beritzer Heide intend to walk the whole circular path.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, on all three days I very enjoyed the vastness of the D\u00f6beritzer Heide. I loved the colors of the heathland in October. And it was so good not being surrounded outside by the noise of a big city.<\/p>\n<p>By all means, it was not the last time that I have visited the D\u00f6beritzer Heide!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-74\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-74-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-74-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"81\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20386-74-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>Information:<\/strong> <\/span>It is allowed to hike with a dog. However, it is mandatory to leash a dog in order to protect wild animals, and vice versa, to protect dogs from the wild animals that live in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-75\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-75-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-75-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"82\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_there\"><\/span>How to get there<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-76\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-76-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-76-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"83\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The D\u00f6beritzer Heide is easy to reach by public transportation.<\/p>\n<p>At first, I took the city train S42 to the train station Jungfernheide. At Jungfernheide I got in the train RE4 which brought me to the train station in Elstal.<\/p>\n<p>There is a bus from Elstal (bus line 668) to the entrance of the D\u00f6beritzer Heide. However, this is a path of about 2 km, and thus, should take less than half an hour by foot.<\/p>\n<p>The RE4 also stops in Dallgow-D\u00f6beritz.<\/p>\n<p>I paid 3,80 Euros for each ticket.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-77\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-77-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-77-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"84\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Links_and_resources\"><\/span>Links and resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-78\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-78-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-78-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"85\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-20386-78-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sielmann-stiftung.de\/tour\/rundweg-doeberitzer-heide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Circular path<\/a> in the D\u00f6beritzer Heide<\/p>\n<p>Naturlandschaften of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sielmann-stiftung.de\/natur-erleben\/erholungsorte\/doeberitzer-heide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Heinz Sielmann foundation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Eurasian hoopoe on <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Eurasian_hoopoe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doeberitzerheide.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Naturschutz-F\u00f6rderverein<\/a> D\u00f6beritzer Heide (only in German)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-20386-79\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-20386-79-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-20386-79-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"86\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Do you know the D\u00f6beritzer Heide? If yes, what was your favorite place? Or do you know another heathland in your area? 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