Ahlbecker Seegrund

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Ahlbecker Seegrund is a rare calc-rich fen, a vital water source in the Ueckermünder Heide. It protects unique flora and fauna, including Hen Harriers, Cranes, Adders, and rare orchids.

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The Ahlbecker Seegrund nature reserve, a former lake basin, is now a valuable calc-rich mesotrophic fen, a type rarely found in this specific form. This unique wetland serves as an essential water reservoir for the dry Ueckermünder Heide. It is a sanctuary for a rich and diverse array of fascinating flora and fauna, holding considerable scientific interest. Among the protected inhabitants are birds like the Hen Harrier, Montagu's Harrier, Crane, Great Bittern, Common Snipe, Savi's Warbler, and Barred Warbler. Reptiles such as the Adder and Grass Snake also thrive here, alongside rare plant species including the Fen Orchid and Broad-leaved Marsh Orchid.