Three-toed Woodpeckers near Munich (1 Viewer)

[Keith Vinicombe]

Next week I'm going to a place called Tegernsee, south of Munich, on a social visit. I've never seen Three-toed Woodpecker and I was wondering if it's possible to see this species in the area. Tegernsee is right on the northern edge of the Alps and I was wondering if the species is present in the area at higher altitudes. If anybody has a stakeout, or a good area, that would be great.

Thanks

Keith Vinicombe

 

[Sangahyando]

I haven't seen them yet, but there's this link:

http://www.birdinggermany.de/dreizehenspecht.htm

The fourth location described there (Tatzelwurm, apparently a mountain near Bayrischzell) seems to be relatively close to the Tegernsee. According to the description, it also has White-backed Woodpeckers.

Hopefully someone with better knowledge of the area will be able to comment.

 

[Captain_of_Crunch]

Next week I'm going to a place called Tegernsee, south of Munich, on a social visit. I've never seen Three-toed Woodpecker and I was wondering if it's possible to see this species in the area. Tegernsee is right on the northern edge of the Alps and I was wondering if the species is present in the area at higher altitudes. If anybody has a stakeout, or a good area, that would be great.

Thanks

Keith Vinicombe

Just in case it isn't too late:

I would try the Eibsee about 10 miles west of Garmisch for Three-toed. This walking route is probably the best:

http://goo.gl/maps/pblY6

White-backed and Black Woodpecker also occur. Shortly after dawn is best when drumming is at its peak. With some luck you could see Hazel Grouse and Capercailie. Alpine Chough can be scoped flying around the summit of the Zugspitze.

However, all the interesting birds occur in low densities anywhere in the German Alps and there are no guarantees.

 

[Keith Vinicombe]

Thanks very much for the two replies - much appreciated. I'm off tomorrow, so fingers crossed!

 

[albatross02]

Next reliable place for You is Tatzelwurm.
( also chance for Capercaillie )
http://www.birdinggermany.de/bavarianwoodpeckers.htm