Graureiher-Kolonie

Graureiher-Kolonie is a significant nature reserve in Rheinland-Pfalz, renowned for its large grey heron colony. Located along the Sieg river, it protects these birds and their essential wetland habitat.

The Graureiher-Kolonie is the largest nature reserve in the Altenkirchen district (Westerwald), Rheinland-Pfalz, established in 2001. This vital area, stretching along the Sieg river, is dedicated to safeguarding a prominent colony of Grey Herons. Protection efforts focus on maintaining their crucial breeding grounds and the diverse wetland habitats that support them, including riparian forests and floodplains. This preserves the long-term survival of the heron population and the ecological integrity of the entire riverine landscape. The reserve contributes to the conservation of specific bird species and their complex ecosystems within the Westerwald region, highlighting the importance of riverine habitats for biodiversity.