General information about the wildlife on the Devin Peninsula
The variety of landscapes and biotope types has also created an interesting animal world on the Devin peninsula. Among the endangered and specially protected animals that can be found here are the large king dragonfly, the fritillary butterfly and the lady butterfly as well as the moor frog, grass frog and water frog.
The peninsula is also an interesting observation area for birdwatchers: more than 130 bird species have been recorded here. Regular breeding birds include whinchats, skylarks, yellowhammers, reed buntings, common bullfinches, red-backed shrikes, marsh warblers, reed warblers and shelducks.
A colony of the strictly protected sand martin has settled on the cliff on the north-west side of the peninsula. Oystercatchers, kingfishers, various terns, gulls and several species of birds of prey can be found feeding here. The Deviner Haken is a year-round resting place for many waterfowl and limicolous species. However, you should observe them with binoculars. Because the birds resting there are very sensitive to disturbance, the Deviner Haken must not be entered. Among the mammals, the presence of bat species, brown hare and otter is worth mentioning.
Further information, reports and photos on various species can be found here:
