Vogelparadies Weidmoos

The Weidmoos in the north of Salzburg used to be a large moor.

Bogs are very wet areas.

Only small plants grow there.

The soil cannot absorb all the rain water.

Therefore the soil has very little oxygen.

Destroyed plants can not be completely decomposed.

The not decomposed remains are called peat.

Peat is used, for example, to make things burn more easily.

Until almost 20 years ago people used to dig peat in the Weidmoos.  

Since then nature has been restored very quickly

 The Weidmoos is a good habitat for many rare birds.

You can visit the birds there without scaring them.  

Theme path: The path is mostly barrier-free.

 You can observe birds in their habitat.

The trail gives information about the history of the area.

There is an information point.

From a "Hide" you can observe birds undisturbed.

"Hide" is English and means "hiding place".

It is a hut from which you can observe the birds.

You have to be very quiet so that the birds are not disturbed.

There is an observation tower.

You can sign up for guided tours.

The guided tour is important for the 1st visit.   

Because there is a film as explanation.

Habitat: A habitat is an area where animals move freely.

They are not caged.