This nature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern protects a vital cormorant colony and its crucial breeding habitat. It safeguards the diverse birdlife and the unique natural landscape, ensuring the long-term survival of this significant avian population.
The Kormorankolonie bei Niederhof nature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a sanctuary established primarily to protect a significant cormorant colony. This area is crucial for the breeding and nesting success of these distinctive large waterbirds. Beyond the cormorants, the reserve also safeguards the diverse array of species and habitats that thrive within its boundaries. Its natural landscape, characterized by specific tree stands and water bodies, provides essential food sources and shelter, supporting a rich biodiversity. The reserve's designation ensures the preservation of this unique ecosystem, highlighting its importance for regional birdlife and natural heritage. It serves as a testament to the value of undisturbed natural spaces for the perpetuation of wild populations.
| Location | Germany - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| Area | 27.47ha |
| Year of foundation | 1954 |
| IUCN Category | IV |
| DtP ID | 07170179-e178-4bcb-8167-7c08a12c8847 |
Anordnung Nr. 3 über Naturschutzgebiete
Sept. 11, 1967
Gesetzblatt der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik Nr. 71
Aug. 13, 1954
