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The Bavarian Alps

Naturetrek Tour Report 31 May - 7 June 2015

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Report compiled by Andy & Ingrid Patmore

Images by Andy & Ingrid Patmore, Paul Coote and Dawn Nelson

Clouded Apollo Parnassius mnemosyne by Paul Coote The Wimbach gorge by Andy & Ingrid Patmore

View from the Jenner summit by Andy & Ingrid Patmore Dwarf Alpenrose Rhododendron chamaecistus by Andy & Ingrid Patmore

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The Bavarian Alps Tour Report

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Tour Participants: Andy Patmore General Naturalist/Guide

Ingrid Patmore General Naturalist/Guide

Dawn Nelson Botanist

And 16 Naturetrek Clients

Summary

Our eight day tour of the Berchtesgadener Alps was blessed with perfect weather with temperatures ranging

from 25°C to 31°C. The itinerary was fully completed, and the group was more than happy with the varied

majestic scenery of mountains and three very different valleys. Highlights included Golden Eagles visiting their

eyrie, close-up views of a Black Woodpecker, Chamois kids frolicking on patches of snow, and Marmots

sunbathing, but ever watchful of the skies. Butterflies such as Clouded Apollo, Swallowtail, Chequered Skipper

and Black-veined White were observed. Spring was later this year compared to previous tours, but we recorded

and marvelled at swathes of Globeflowers, Alpine Snowbells, Leafless-stemmed Globularia and Spring, Clusius’s

and Bladder Gentians. Pristine Lady’s Slipper Orchid, Fly Orchid, Bird’s-nest and Coralroot Orchids lined our

paths in the National Park. A visit to the beautiful city of Salzburg, the quaint Market town of Berchtesgaden and

the infamous mountain retreat of Adolf Hitler, the Eagle’s Nest, were also included, without travelling more than

200 miles during the entire tour

Day 1 Sunday 31st May

Kastensteinerwand Alm and Alpenhotel Hundsreitlehen

Weather: 27 °C – Hazy sun, humid, clouds building. Still. Dawn found most of the group at Gatwick, but we all

met up at arrivals in Salzburg, where Andy and Ingrid were waiting for us with Clive and Jane. We were soon

loaded up into the vehicles and away. It was a short, half-hour journey to Kastensteinerwand Alm, perched on a

cliff above Bischofsweisen village. Here we had time to get to know each other, and take in the majesty of the

surrounding mountains from the cliff top viewpoint. Our first plant, seen in the car park, was Alpine Thistle

(Carduus defloratus); then, as we headed uphill, we noticed Sword-leaved Helleborine (Cephalanthera longifolia) and

Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) in flower and saw a large tuffet of Alpine Basil-thyme (Clinopodium (Acinos)

alpinum) which proved to be the first of many. Quintin was keen to see Herb Paris (Paris quadrifolia), and we had

success within our first half hour when we found several good specimens in flower, then Margaret spotted some

flowering May Lily (Maianthemum bifolium); both these pleasures were often repeated.

Andy pointed out the mountains and valleys we were to visit over the coming week, whilst a Wood Warbler sang

in the Scot’s Pine (Pinus sylvestris) above us. Ingrid and Chris were lucky enough to glimpse a female Roe Deer. At

midday, we enjoyed a Bavarian buffet lunch, then drove to our Hotel base for the week. There was plenty of

time to settle in before we assembled for an early evening stroll through the nearby woods and meadows before

dinner. Only five strides into the walk, Andy pointed out a White Wagtail. Nice ferns found were Hard Shield-

fern (Polystichum aculeatum) and Green Spleenwort (Asplenium viride); in the damp flushes we saw Marsh Valarian

(Valariana dioica), mints and Water Avens (Geum rivale).

Andy drew our attention to several Alpine Newts in a shady woodland pond, as they hung in the clear water

accompanied by a single male Great Crested Newt, we also noted interesting plants such as Mossy Sandwort

(Moehringia muscosa) and Stinking Wood-salad (Aposeris foetida) - does it really smell of old mashed potato? Bird


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activity was low, probably due to the heat, and more were heard than seen including Robin, Chiff-chaff,

Blackcap, Blackbird and a Great-spotted Woodpecker. Coming back to the hotel on the path through the hay

meadows, we noted the similarities and differences in Horseshoe Vetch (Hippocrepis comosa) and Bird’s-foot

Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), while delicate grasses such as Crested Dog's-tail (Cynosorus cristata) and Quaking Grass

(Briza media) were also seen. Masses of Ragged Robin (Silene (Lychnis) flos-cuculi) and a lone flower of Spreading

Bellflower (Campanula patula) the first of many and spotted by Margaret, completed the wonderful start to our

holiday.

Day 2 Monday 1st June

Klausbachtal and Ramsau

Weather: 28 °C – Hazy sun, humid, clouds building. Still. We enjoyed breath taking views on the short

drive to Klausbachtal, which lies beyond the banks of the turquoise Hintersee lake. The tourist bus took us up to

the top of the valley which is just inside Austria. As soon as we alighted from the bus, most of us saw a White

Throated Dipper on the rocky bank of the dam pond. The first plants of interest that we noted were large

quantities of Wood Crane's-bill (Geranium sylvaticum) in a meadow across the stream. Entering the woodland path

we saw Narcissus-leaved Anemone (Anemone narcissifolia) and Spring Heath (Erica carnea).

We soon emerged into the alpine meadows awash with Clusius' Gentian (Gentiana clusii) and Mountain Avens

(Dryas octopetala) representing the colours of the Bavarian flag, blue and white. More blue came in the form of

Matted Globularia (Globularia cordifolia) and white represented by Alpine Butterwort (Pinguicula alpina). The most

common orchids here are a frilly pale-pink form of Early-purple Orchid (Orchis mascula subsp. speciosa), which

were flowering in abundance.

At this point the groups naturally divided into birders and botanists. Clive was the first to pick out a Common

Buzzard as it circled above the trees. It gave us time to take note of its outline and the patterning on the

underwings and the tail, so that there would be no mistakes if a Golden Eagle was spotted later. Butterflies

included Mountain Green-veined White, Orange Tip, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Dingy Skipper and Small

Blue. Before we left the higher meadow Andy trained the spotting scope on an Arolla Pine perched high up on a

crag; simultaneously with Dawn pointing it out to the botanists on the path below. This rare species (in

Berchtesgaden) is confined to the higher slopes, usually silhouetted against the skyline. In the past this pine was

felled extensively and its valuable timber used for panelling and carving.

Back into some welcome shade in the woods, we saw Fly Honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum), Asarabacca (Asarum

europea) with ground hugging mouse-like flowers, Beech Fern (Phegopteris connectilis) and the branched Wood

Horsetail (Equisetum sylvaticum), closely followed by Coralroot Orchid (Corallorhiza trifida), admired by all.

We found shade by the river to have our lunch whilst trying hard not to sit on a carpet of One-flowered

Wintergreen (Moneses uniflora). Soon the whole group was treated to a splendid view of a male Black Woodpecker

hacking off lumps of bark from a nearby dead Norway Spruce (Picea abies). Nearly everyone managed to see him

through the spotting scope before he flew off. The path led us steeply down towards the suspension bridge and,

just before a small stream plunged down into the ravine, Marion spotted the black back and white belly of a

Water Shrew, as it scampered around between the boulders.



Lady's Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) was the highlight of the afternoon, in great quantity and condition. At

the opposite end of the scale for size Ann spotted a plant of Alpine Bastard Toadflax (Thesium alpinum).

With an increasing amount of skyline to scour, a Golden Eagle was spotted by Jane T. and, later, a pair of eagles

was seen by Paul, Carolyn, Jane E. and Clive. Quintin was impressed by the size of a Common Juniper (Juniperus

communis subsp. communis) towering above its rivals, which were content to remain more like large shrubs rather

than a tree. The final half hour of the walk before we met up at the minibuses can only be described as a sea of

Birdseye Primrose (Primula farinosa) with the occasional sprinkling of Common Butterwort (Pinquicula vulgaris) and

Tofield’s Asphodel (Tofieldia calyculata).

We stopped off in Ramsau on the return drive to enjoy the charms of the quaint Bavarian village and photograph

the famous baroque church of St Sebastian. This evening the group was driven to the Zipfhausl Gasthof for a

delicious evening meal.

Day 3 Tuesday 2nd June

Königssee and Obersee

Weather: 28°C - Hot sun all day. Cloud building late pm. Still. Today we set off to visit the delights of

the Königssee Lake. After parking up, we were greeted by a Fieldfare, perching in full view. We were soon sailing

along the 200m-deep, crystal clear, fjord-like lake. From the boat we could admire the magnificent Watzmann

Mountain (2713m) with its imposing Ostwand wall providing a dramatic back drop to the chapel of St

Bartholomä and its famous terracotta-coloured domes.

We set off in different directions, the botanists following the path along the lakeside where we encountered close

views of flowering Bog Bean (Menyanthes trifoliata) and Common Cotton-grass (Eriophotum latifolium) in the damp

meadows as well as many varieties of Early Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza incarnata). The newly-enthused botanists

were getting keen and noticed several sedges that we identified as Common Yellow-sedge (Carex viridula subsp.

oedocarpa), Greater Tussock-sedge (C. paniculata) and Common Sedge (C. nigra). Other notable plants seen

included Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera), Lesser Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera bifolia), Swallowwort (Vincetoxicum

hirundinaria) and Dwarf Milkwort (Polygala amarella). The birders had headed inland; the heat was intense with the

bright sunshine bouncing off the stone, so the group settled into the shade to watch a pair of Golden Eagles

arriving at their eyrie. Dorothy was lucky enough to see the eaglet stretch up out of the nest, when it was her turn

to look through the scope.

We lunched as we sailed further down the lake to the Salet Alm, where the first plant to greet us was Yellow flag

(Iris pseudocorus). From here, we walked in two different groups to Obersee at the end of the valley. The Obersee

lake is totally surrounded by vertical limestone cliffs with a single trail leading to a small Alm nestled under the

highest waterfall in Germany, the Roethbach falls. Some of the group hiked along the trail after admiring the

alpine scenery perfectly reflected in its waters. As we looked closer at the dappled moist undergrowth, we

noticed the slow movement of Common Toad and Common Frog, giving us a great opportunity to compare

species. Butterflies were in abundance and everyone had an opportunity to see Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary,

Chequered Skipper and Clouded Apollo. The more leisurely inclined also saw Common Frog, several butterflies

and plants including Dwarf Elder (Sambucus ebulus), Perennial Honesty (Lunaria redivida), Wolf’s-bane (Aconitum

vulparia), Yellow Betony (Stachys alopecuros), Large Bitter-cress (Cardamine amara) and Water Forget-me-not


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(Myosotis scorpiodes) in a wonderful wet meadow that was awash with marsh orchids, mostly deep purple ones. In

the late afternoon, we sailed back up the entire length of the lake in the electric powered boats, enjoying the

gentle, quiet ride and getting a last look at the vertiginous mountains around the lake. A riverside walk provided a

few more additions to the plant list such as Cabbage Thistle (Cirsium oleraceum), White Deadnettle (Lamium album)

and Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress (Cardamine impatiens).

As it was so warm in the evening, we sat out on the terrace to go through the species lists, aware of the Hohes

Göll and Hohes Brett mountains developing an orange hue as the sun set. According to the locals, this signifies a

sunny day tomorrow. Later, our musings were interrupted by a dramatic moon rise over the Hohes Göll, first

appearing as a bright silver sliver, then disappearing again but lighting up a wisp of cloud above, before

reappearing and rising to brighten the night sky, Moya managed to get good enough photos to act as a reminder

of such a great event.

Day 4 Wednesday 3rd June

Eagle’s Nest and Rossfeld

Weather: 27 °C - Long, hot sunny periods, cloud building late pm. Still. We drove to Obersalzberg,

where we got an early bus up to the Eagle’s Nest, perched on the top of the Kehlstein Mountain (1834m).We

enjoyed the fabulous views during the 15-minute bus ride, marvelling at the blue skies, stark snow-capped

mountains and lush green valley far below, dotted with attractive farms and villages. We entered Hitler’s

infamous building via a 400ft-long tunnel, where the original Art Deco brass lift took us up another 400ft

through the rock into the middle of the house. As we had beaten the crowds, we experienced the Eagle’s Nest

without hordes of visitors.

We walked up to the Edelweiss memorial cross, scanning the skies for eagles and other raptors, but today only

Alpine Chough flew acrobatically around showing off their yellow beaks and red feet. We were also treated to

views of several Alpine Accentors. One obligingly waited for Paul to change the lens on his camera and allowed

him to fire off 3 or 4 frames before it left the scene. Moya and Margaret saw the same bird return to the same

snow patch a little later and also spied a Water Pipit flitting from one Dwarf Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) to

another to perch on the top and sing.

Flowers up here included dainty Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina), Bears-ear (Primula auricula), Oxlip (Primula

elatior) and White Butterbur (Petasites albus) with newly emerging domes of flowers; we saw this in all its stages

today, as we descended. At the view point a distant rock sported flowering Dwarf Alpenrose (Rhodothamnus

chamaecistus); however, much more was seen later at close quarters. Mezereon (Daphne mezereum) was also

abundant and in flower. The Zig-zag path down is always a great botanical treat and it did not disappoint us

today. We added some real treasures to our list, Cilliate Rock-jasmine (Androcace chamaejasme), Chamois Cress

(Hornungia (Hutchinsia) alpina), Alpine Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla alpina) and Alpine Bartsia (Bartsia alpina).

After lunch we drove up the Rossfeld toll road to gain elevation and cooler temperatures. The road serpentines

up to nearly 1600m affording wonderful views across the mountains of Bavaria and into Austria. The meadows

are botanically rich and surrounded by shady spruce woodlands, a delight to explore. The first plants seen were

Leafy Lousewort (Pedicularis foliosa) and Tuberous Comfrey (Symphytum tuberosum). Some of the group hiked up to

the highest peak on the Rossfeld, the Ahornbüchsenkopf (1604m) which gave them a 360 degree view of the



surrounding mountains, including views of the Kehlstein Mountain with the Eagle’s Nest perched high on top of

the cliff, where we had been that morning. Those taking the lower path saw Golden Cinquefoil (Potentilla aurea)

and Tozzia (Tozzia alpina) but, perhaps what was really notable, to both groups, was the sheer quantity of the

many varieties of flowers we saw: ‘hillsides awash with flowers’ was the term foremost in our minds. We all met

up in the alpine Gasthof for afternoon refreshments. Andy set up the spotting scope and we all got to see some

Chamois, resting on a patch of snow.

Back at the hotel, we paddled in the Kneipp (Hydrotherapy) pool in the grounds, to cool off and refresh our

feet.

Day 5 Thursday 4th June

Hellbrunn and Salzburg

Weather: 30°C – Hot sun, clear skies all day. Still. Today we drove to the Hellbrunn Palace and, in the

dappled shade of the arboretum, we admired magnificent trees including Giant and Dawn Redwoods

(Sequioadendron giganteum and Metasequoia glyptostroboides), Weymouth Pine (Pinus strobus), and Tulip Tree

(Liriodendron tulipifera) in flower. We were amazed by the sheer size of the sturgeon in the ornamental ponds. We

were lucky enough to see a Red Squirrel above us on a tree branch, but too much in the shade for good photos.

Some of us were more than happy to witness a classic car rally taking place at the Palace today, bringing back

memories of cars once owned in our youth.

From here we took a bus into the centre of Salzburg, to explore the old town. Most of the group then opted to

accompany the leaders up onto the Moenchberg hill, a nature reserve high above the city that offers views of the

baroque domes and roof tops below. Two tiny ruderal weeds, spotted by Ann near the Water Mill, were Hairy

Bitter-cress (Cardamine hirsuta) and Wall Speedwell (Veronica arvensis). The limestone wall at the top of the steps

was a rock garden in its own right, with huge quantities of sky-blue Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia), purple Ivy-

leaved Toadflax (Cymbalaria muralis), yellow Alpine Hawkweed (Hieraceum alpinum agg.), and creamy white Hedge

Bedstraw (Galium album). Still heading upwards, we found Fox-and-Cubs (Pilosella aurantiaca) and Small Balsam

(Impatiens parviflora). We stopped to admire a delightful garden which gave us time to catch our breath.

Our picnic was enjoyed at another great viewpoint and Sanfoin (Onobrychis montana) added to the ambience. After

lunch we found Dog-rose (Rosa canina agg.) in flower and further along some Dusky Crane’s-bill (Geranium

phaeum). We were also treated to a very acrobatic fly-by of Common Kestrel and we watched Common Swifts

dashing around at eye level, twisting and weaving after the airborne insects.

Back down we met up with Paul, Carolyn and Harold who had explored the old town, all enjoying the café

culture of the city. Soon we were heading to the mountains in the minibuses and the cool peace of the hotel was

very welcome after the hustle and bustle of a city visit. As usual, the bird list for today contained the most

species seen in one day.


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Day 6 Friday 5th June

Jenner

Weather: 30 °C Hot sun all day, clear skies. Slight breeze.At the Jenner mountain today, the ski lift

whisked us up to the summit, where we alighted at 1800m, inhaling the cool mountain air. We spied Chamois

resting, as ever, on a patch of snow, as we re-assembled at the top station. Dwarf Alpenrose (Rhodothamnus

chamaecistus), Spring Heath (Erica cinerea) and Leafless-stemmed Globularia (Globularia nudicaulis) covered huge

areas of the mountainside as we took the path towards the summit. The very distinctive Hybrid Buttercup

(Ranunculus hybridus) was admired too. At the view point the spotting scope was set up and Clive found more

Chamois resting on the snow, which could be viewed by everyone. On the rocks nearby, the ever sharp-eyed

Ann spotted a gnarled dwarf shrub clinging to the rock face: it had tiny four-petalled green flowers and proved

to be Dwarf Buckthorn (Rhamnus pumila).

Some of the group opted out of the longer hike around the Jenner Mountain, so enjoyed the alpine heights for a

bit longer with Dawn and then descended to the middle station (1200m) by chair lift and strolled the gently

undulating panorama path to meet the others coming along. The rest began their descent to the middle station

and hiking through the Dwarf Mountain Pine (Pinus mugo) heard a Ring Ouzel. Ingrid pointed out a group of

pristine White Crocus (Crocus caeruleus, formerly C. albiflorus) daintily gracing a snow-filled depression on the

alpine meadow, and the group enjoyed clusters of vibrant violet Alpine Snowbell (Soldanella alpina) along our trail.

A small flock of Red Crossbills flew past Ingrid and Margaret and just above the heads of Andy and Chris. Jane

T. spotted the only pink Beaked Lousewort (Pedicularis rostratocapitata) seen on this tour as we stopped to take a

rest, and we all marvelled at the sight of a slope of Globeflower (Trollius europaeus) with their round yellow flower

heads standing out against a cloudless blue sky.

At the Schneibstein mountaineers’ house (1600m), we enjoyed a hearty lunch then continued our hike down

through flowery meadows and open Larch (Larix decidua) forest, then into the cool shade of old growth forest of

Silver Fir (Abies alba) and Spruce (Picea abies), some of which are 300 years old. With the last chance to scour the

Schneibstein Mountain with the scope, we managed to find two female Alpine Ibex grazing on the skyline, and

compare the differences in size and colour between the Ibex and the more familiar, sleeker chamois. On our way

we identified Alpine Rockcress (Arabis alpina), Large Bitter-cress (Cardamine amara) and showy unfurling Hard-

fern (Blechnum spicant).

As we crossed the Alpine meadows, Andy and Barry ensured everyone had good sightings of Alpine Marmots,

sitting on mossy rocks near our path, and we met up with the other group, who were more than happy to

indicate plants recorded, such as Alpine Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza alpestris). Jill and Quintin shared the news that

they had seen a Crested Tit at very close quarters. Welcome shelter from the sun was provided by the woodland,

which was itself lit up by huge quantities of flowering Perennial Honesty (Lunaria redivida) and Round-leaved

Saxifrage (Saxifraga rotundifolia). One last plant of note today was Brown Clover (Trifolium badium) showing its

deep yellow flowers, that age to a warm chestnut brown.



Day 7 Saturday 6th June

Berchtesgaden, Boeckleweiher Moos and Wimbachtal

Weather: 31 °C - Hot sun, clear skies in am. Cloud building in pm. Still. All of the group wished to

have a wander around the thriving town of Berchtesgaden with its 800 years of history. Armed with a map they

were free to explore the pretty narrow streets and shops.

We then set off to Böcklweiher Moos, a very different habitat from any we had visited so far: this is a damp

acidic raised bog, enabling us to see a completely new range of plants. Upon arrival the first botanical record

called out by many was Bulrush or Reedmace (Typha latifolia) edging the pond, further out was some Mare's-tail

(Hippurus vulgaris). As we walked through the flower strewn meadow not only did we admire the beautiful

tapestry of the many orchids, but we also added Great Burnet (Sanguisorba major) to our list. Another clubmoss:

this time, Interrupted Clubmoss (Lycopodium annotinum) carpeted the woodland floor. Once we reached the bog,

we discovered Bog Rosemary (Andromeda polifolia), Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccus), Round-leaved Sundew (Drosera

rotundifolia) and Great Sundew (D. longifolia); all were admired and duly photographed, along with Hare's-tail

Cotton-grass (Eriophorum vaginatum) and Deergrass (Tricophorum cespitosum). We saw the rare Keeled Skimmer,

posing on low branches in the sun. We also photographed a striking Golden-ringed Dragonfly, first seen by

Quintin.

Out in the open meadows again we noted Meadow Saffron (Colchicum autumnale) and Brook Thistle (Cirsium

rivulare), as well as some Marsh Helleborine (Epipastis palustris), tantalisingly nearly in flower. We enjoyed lunch in

the shade by the stream before setting off for the final walk of our tour at Wimbach gorge and valley. Great

Horsetail (Eqiusetum telematia) and Mountain Lungwort (Pulmonaria montana) were our first sightings. Then walking

up through the imposing gorge we travelled through 50 million years of geological history and admired the force

of the clear blue water that thundered down through the changing rock strata beneath the gantries. Dennis

walked the gorge several times to get the perfect photograph with challenging exposure and shutter speeds. We

also had good views of White-throated Dipper and Grey Wagtail. Some of the group went ahead, hiking up

through the meadows on a little used path to get onto the central scree. From that vantage point they were soon

observing a Golden Eagle gliding effortlessly along the high cliffs enclosing the valley. They also found a clump

of Lady’s Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) so close to the path that it could easily be trodden on. A local

hiker wanted to know what they were looking at and was amazed to see the orchid right by a path she had been

walking for over 10 years, without ever seeing it.

The rest of the group, at a more leisurely pace, took time to find and examine the botanical interest along the

way; noting some Intermediate Wintergreen (Pyrola intermedia) and sniffing several Fragrant Orchids (Gymnadenia

conopsea agg.). Wild Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster intergerrimus) was found and another couple of plants of Alpine Bastard

Toadflax (Thesium alpinum), this time seen by more people. The last exciting discovery was an extra tall Fly

Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) with 13 perfect flower heads: it gave us all a buzz, being a very fitting way to end this

wonderful week.

Reluctantly we left the rugged beauty of the crumbling mountains of the Wimbach valley and headed back down

the valley. We stopped briefly for refreshments at an old Bavarian Gasthof, thankful for the shaded beer garden

and, once re-grouped, we were soon back at the hotel after a packed and varied day.


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Day 8 Sunday 7th June

Salzburg

Weather: 30 °C - Hot sun. A few high clouds. Still. We savoured the views of the mountains from the

hotel grounds for the last time and reflected on a week of abundant sunshine every day and flower-filled

mountainsides and meadows, with a plentiful garnish of interesting bird and other sightings, all in like-minded

good company; it made for a rewarding and enjoyable holiday for all, clients and leaders alike.

After another hearty breakfast, it was time to load up and head for Salzburg airport for our flights home or

onwards. The mini buses and the car were returned with less than 300km (200miles) on the clocks.

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Species Lists

Plants

Scientific name Common name Location

PTERIDOPHYTES FERNS & ALLIES

Lycopodiacae Clubmoss Family

Diphasiastrum alpinum Alpine Clubmoss Klausbachtal & Eagle's Nest

Lycopodium annotinum Interrupted Clubmoss Boecklweiher Moos

Equisetaceae Horsetail Family

Equisetum arvense Common Horsetail Occasional

Equisetum palustre Marsh Horsetail Klausbachtal & Boecklweiher Moos

Equisetum sylvatica Wood Horsetail Klausbachtal

Equisetum telmateia Greater Horsetail Wimbachtal

Equisetum fluviatile Water Horsetail Konigsee & Boecklweiher Moos

Aspleniaceae Spleenwort Family

Asplenium ruta-muraria Wall-rue Frequent

Asplenium trichomanes Maidenhair Spleenwort Occasional

Asplenium viride Green Spleenwort Frequent

Phyllitis scolopendrium Hart's-tongue Obersee & Hellbrunn

Blechnaceae Hard-fern Family

Blechnum spicant Hard-fern Hundsreitlehen woods

Dryopteridaceae Buckler-fern Family

Dryopteris affinis agg. Golden Scaly Male-fern Obersee

Dryopteris filix-mas Male-fern Obersee

Polystichum aculeatum Hard Shield-fern Frequent

Polystichum lonchitis Holly Fern Eagle's Nest & Jenner

Polypodiaceae Polypody Family

Polypodium vulgare Common Polypody Klausbachtal & Jenner

Thelypteridaceae Marsh Fern Family

Phegopteris connectilis Beech Fern Klausbachtal

Woodsiaceae Lady Fern Family

Athyrium filix-femina Lady Fern Obersee

Cystopteris fragilis Brittle Bladder-fern Frequent

Gymnocarpium robertianum Limestone Fern Occasional

PINOPSIDA CONIFERS

Cupressaceae Juniper Family

Juniperus communis subsp. nana

Dwarf Juniper Eagle's Nest

Juniperus communis subsp. communis

Juniper Klausbachtal

Pinaceae Pine Family

Abies alba European Silver Fir Frequent

Larix decidua European Larch Frequent


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Picea abies subsp. abies Spruce Common

Pinus cembra Arolla Pine Klausbachtal

Pinus mugo Dwarf Mountain Pine Klausbachtal, Eagle's Nest, Jenner & Boecklweiher Moos

Pinus sylvestris Scot’s Pine Frequent

Taxaceae Yew Family

Taxus baccata Yew Klausbachtal & Salzburg

MAGNOLIOPSIDA FLOWERING PLANTS

Magnoliidae

Aceraceae Maple Family

Acer campestre Field Maple Salzburg

Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore Common

Acer platanoides Norway Maple Occasional

Aesculus hippocastrum Horse Chestnut Occasional

Apiaceae Carrot Family

Aegopodium podagraria Ground Elder Klausbachtal & Salzburg

Astrantia bavarica Bavarian Astrantia Occasional

Astrantia major Great Masterwort Konigsee, riverside walk

Chaerophyllum hirsutum Hairy Chervil Frequent

Heracleum sphondylium Hogweed Occasional

Laserpitium latifolium Broad-leaved Sermountain

Jenner & Wimbachtal

Laserpitium siler A Sermountain Obersee

Pimpinella saxifraga Burnet Saxifrage Obersee & Boecklweiher Moos

Sanicula europaea Sanicle Frequent

Aquifoliaceae Holly Family

Ilex aquifolia Holly Salzburg

Araliaceae Ivy Family

Hedera helix agg Ivy Occasional

Aristolochiaceae Birthwort Family

Asarum europeaum Asarabacca Kastensteinerwand, Klausbachtal & Boecklweiher Moos

Asclepiadaceae Milkweed Family

Vincetoxicum hirundinaria Swallow-wort Kastensteinerwan & Obersee

Asteraceae Daisy Family

Achillea atrata Dark-stemmed Sneezewort

Eagle's Nest

Achillea millefolium Yarrow Klausbachtal & Wimbachtal

Adenostyles alliariae Adenostyles Jenner

Aposeris foetida Stinking Wood Salad Common

Arctium minus Lesser Burdock Koningsee

Aster bellidiastrum False Aster Common

Bellis perennis Daisy Occasional

Carduus defloratus Alpine Thistle Occasional

Centaurea montana Perennial Cornflower Occasioanl

Centaurea scabiosa Greater Knapweed Hundsreitlehen




Cichorium intybus Chicory Salzburg

Cirsium oleraceum Cabbage Thistle Konigsee, river walk

Cirsium palustre Marsh Thistle Ocaasional

Cirsium rivulare Brook Thistle Boecklweiher Moos, meadow

Conyza sumatrensis Guernsey Fleabane Salzburg

Crepis aurea Golden Hawksbeard Klausbachtal & Jenner

Eupatorium cannabinum Hemp Agrimony Occasional

Hieracium alpinum agg Alpine Hawkweed Frequent

Hieracium villosum Shaggy Hawkweed Jenner

Homogyne discolor an Alpine Coltsfoot Occasional

Lapsana communis Nipplewort Salzburg

Leucanthemum vulgare Ox-eye Daisy Occasional

Mycelis muralis Wall Lettuce Obersee & Salzburg

Petasites albus White Butterbur Common

Pilosella aurantiaca Fox-and-cubs Salzburg & Hundsreitlehen

Pilosella officinarum Mouse-eared Hawkweed Kastensteinerwand

Solidago virgaurea Goldenrod Konigsee, Jenner & Wimbachtal

Sonchus asper Prickly Sow-thistle Salzburg

Taraxacum sp. Dandelion Frequent

Tragopogon pratensis agg. Goatsbeard Hundsreitlehen & driving

Tussilago farfara Colt’s-foot Occasional

Balsaminaceae Balsam Family

Impatiens glandulifera Indian Balsam Salzburg

Impatiens parviflora Small Balsam Salzburg

Berberidaceae Barberry Family

Berberis vulgaris Barberry Klausbachtal & Jenner

Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grape Konigsee

Betulaceae Birch Family

Alnus glutinosa Common Alder Klausbachtal & Boecklweiher Moos

Alnus viridis Green Alder Jenner

Betula pendula Silver Birch Occasional

Carpinus betulus Hornbeam Klausbachtal & Salzburg

Corylus avellana Hazel Occasional

Boraginaceae Forget-me-not Family

Myosotis arvensis Field Forget-me-not Frequent

Myosotis scorpioides Water Forget-me-not Obersee

Myosotis sylvatica Wood Forget-me-not Frequent

Pulmonaria montana Mountain Lungwort Wimbachtal

Symphytum officinale Common Comfrey Klausbachtal & Eagle's Nest

Symphytum tuberosum Tuberous Comfrey Rossfeld & Jenner

Brassicaceae Cabbage Family

Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard Salzburg

Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica

Alpine Rock-cress Jenner

Arabis hirsuta Hairy Rock-cress Obersee

Arabis petraea Northeren Rock-cress Klausbachtal & Salzburg

Biscutella laevigata Buckler Mustard Frequent

Capsella bursa-pastoris Shepherd’s Purse Obersee


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Cardamine amara Large Bitter-cress Obersee & Jenner

Cardamine bulbifera Coral-root Jenner

Cardamine enneaphyllos Drooping Bitter-cress Common

Cardamine hirsuta Hairy Bitter-cress Salzburg

Cardamine flexuosa Wavy Bitter-cress Klausbachtal & Jenner

Cardamine impatiens Narrow-leaved Bitter-cress

Konigsee, river walk & Salzburg

Cardaminopsis petraea Northern Rock-cress Klausbachtal & Wimbachtal

Cardamine pratensis Lady’s Smock Common

Cirsium oleraceum Cabbage Thistle Konigsee, river walk

Draba muralis Wall Whitlow-grass Eagle's Nest

Hesperis matronalis Dame's Violet Hundsreitlehen & driving

Hutchinsia alpina Chamois Cress Eagle's nest, zig zag path

Lunaria redivida Perennial Honesty Obersee & Jenner

Pritzelago alpina Chamois Cress Eagle's Nest, Zig-zag path

Campanulaceae Bellflower Family

Campanula glomerata Clustered Bellflower Klausbachtal & Wimbachtal

Campanula latifolia Giant Bellflower Salzburg

Campanula patula Spreading Bellflower Occasional

Campanula rotundifolia Harebell Salzburg

Phyteuma orbiculare Round-headed Rampion Frequent

Phyteuma spicata Spiked Rampion Frequent

Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle Family

Lonicera alpigena Alpine Honeysuckle Klausbachtal & Jenner

Lonicera xylosteum Fly Honeysuckle Frequent

Sambucus ebulus Dwarf Elder Obersee & Jenner

Sambucus nigra Elder Frequent

Sambucus racemosa Red-berried Elder Klausbachtal

Viburnum lantana Wayfaring Tree Klausbachtal

Viburnum opulus Guelder-rose Kastensteinerwand

Caryophyllaceae Pink Family

Cerastium fontanum Common Mouse-ear Klausbachtal & Wimbachtal

Cerastium glomeratum Sticky Mouse-ear Obersee

Lychnis flos-cuculi Ragged Robin Common

Moehringia muscosa Mossy Sandwort Frequent

Silene dioica Red Campion Frequent

Silene vulgaris Bladder Campion Ramsau & Salzburg

Stellaria graminea Lesser Stitchwort Salzburg

Stellaria nemorum Wood Stitchwort Obersee, Rossfeld & Jenner

Cistaceae Rock-rose Family

Helianthemum nummularium Common Rockrose Jenner

Cornaceae Dogwood Family

Cornus sanguinea Dogwood Salzburg & Wimbachtal

Crassulaceae Stonecrop Family

Sedum album White Stonecrop Jenner




Dipsacaceae Teasel Family

Knautia arvensis Field Scabious Ramsau

Scabiosa columbaria Scabious Hundsreitlehen, meadows

Droseraceae Sundew Family

Drosera rotundifolium Round-leaved Sundew Boecklweiher Moos

Drosera longifolia Great Sundew Boecklweiher Moos

Ericaceae Heath family

Andromeda polifolia Bog Rosemary Boecklweiher Moos

Calluna vulgaris Heather Boecklweiher Moos

Erica carnea Spring Heath Frequent

Erica cinerea Bell Heather Wimbachtal

Rhododendron hirsutum Hairy Alpenrose Eagle's Nest & Jenner

Rhodothamnus chamaecistus Dwarf Alpenrose Eagle's Nest & Jenner

Vaccinium myrtilis Bilberry Frequent

Vaccinium oxycoccus Cranberry Boecklweiher Moos

Vaccinium vitis-idaea Cowberry Kastensteinerwand & Klausbachtal

Euphorbiaceae Spurge Family

Euphorbia amygdaloides Wood Spurge Occasional

Euphorbia cyparissias Cypress Spurge Common

Mercurialis perennis Dog’s Mercury Occasional

Fabaceae Pea Family

Anthyllis vulneraria Kidney Vetch Rossfeld, Jenner & Wimbachtal

Hippocrepis comosa Horseshoe Vetch Frequent

Lathyrus pratensis Yellow Vetchling Konigsee, Jenner & Wimbachtal

Lotus corniculatus Bird’s-foot Trefoil Frequent

Medicago lupulina Black medick Klausbachtal & Boecklweiher Moos

Onobrychis montana Sainfoin Salzburg

Trifolium badium Brown Clover Jenner

Trifolium dubium Lesser Clover Salzburg

Trifolium medium Zigzag Clover Kastensteinerwand

Trifolium pratense Red Clover Common

Trifolium repens White Clover Occasional

Vicia cracca Tufted Vetch Hundsreitlehen, meadows

Vicia sepium Bush Vetch Frequent

Fagaceae Oak & Beech Family

Fagus sylvatica Beech Frequent

Quercus robur Pedunculate Oak Klausbachtal & Salzburg

Fumariaceae Fumitory Family

Pseudofumaria lutea Yellow Corydalis Salzburg & Berchtesgaden

Gentianaceae Gentian Family

Gentiana clusii Clusius’s Gentian Klausbachtal, Eagle's Nest & Jenner

Gentiana verna Spring Gentian Klausbachtal, Eagle's Nest & Jenner

Gentiana utriculosa Bladder Gentian Konigsee

Geraniaceae Geranium Family

Geranium phaeum Dusky Crane’s-bill Salzburg


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Geranium pratense Meadow Crane's-bill

Geranium robertianum Herb Robert Occasional

Geranium sylvaticum Wood Crane’s-bill Frequent

Globulariaceae Globularia Family

Globularia cordifolia Matted Globularia Klausbachtal & Wimbachtal

Globularia nudicaulis Leafless-stemmed Globularia

Jenner

Hippuridaceae Mare's-tail Family

Hippuris vulgaris Mare's-tail Boecklweiher Moos

Juglandaceae Walnut Family

Juglans regia Walnut Family Klausbachtal & Salzburg

Lamiaceae Dead-nettle Family

Acinos alpinus Alpine Basil Thyme Frequent

Ajuga reptans Bugle Frequent

Glechoma hederacea Ground-ivy Klausbachtal

Lamiastrum galeobdolon subsp. montanum

Yellow Archangel Frequent

Lamium album White Deadnettle Konigsee & Wimbachtal

Lamium garganicum Large Red Dead-nettle Hundsreitlehen

Lycopus europaeus Gypsywort

Mentha aquatica Water Mint Hundsreitlehen

Mentha longifolia Horse Mint Hundsreitlehen

Origanum vulgare Marjoram Klausbachtal & Jenner

Stachys alopercuros Yellow Betony Obersee & Jenner

Stachys alpina Limestone or Alpine Woundwort

Jenner

Stachys officinalis Betony Boecklweiher Moos

Stachys sylvatica Hedge Woundwort Salzburg & Jenner

Thymus polytrichus Wild Thyme Occasional

Lentabulariaceae Bladderwort Family

Pinguicula alpina Alpine Butterwort Frequent

Pinguicula vulgaris Butterwort Frequent

Linaceae Flax Family

Linum catharticum Purging or Fairy Flax Jenner

Menyanthaceae Bogbean Family

Menyanthes trifoliata Bogbean Hundsreitlehen, Konigsee & Boecklweiher Moos

Oleaceae Olive Family

Fraxinus excelsior Ash Frequent

Onagraceae Willowherb Family

Chamerion angustifolium Rosebay Willowherb Eagle's Nest

Epilobium montanum Broad-leaved Willowherb Salzburg

Oxalidaceae Wood-sorrel Family

Oxalis acetosella Wood-sorrel Frequent




Papaveraceae Poppy Family

Chelidonium majus Greater Celandine Obersee & Salzburg

Papaver rhoeas Corn Poppy Driving

Parnassiaceae Grass of Parnassus Family

Parnassia palustris Grass of Parnassus Boecklweiher Moos

Plantaginaceae Plantain Family

Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain Frequent

Plantago majus Greater Plantain Occasional

Plantago media Hoary or Lamb’s-tail Plantain

Frequent

Polygalaceae Milkwort Family

Polygala alpestris Mountain Milkwort Klausbachtal, Eagle's Nest & Jenner

Polygala amara Bitter Milkwort Konigsee

Polygala amarella Chalk Milkwort Konigsee & Jenner

Polygala chamaebuxus Shrubby Milkwort Common

Polygonaceae Knotweed Family

Fallopia japonica Japanese Knotweed Salzburg and driving

Persicaria alpinum Alpine Bistort Klausbachtal & Wimbachtal

Persicaria bistorta Bistort Konigsee

Rumex acetosa Sorrel Frequent

Rumex alpina Monk's Rhubarb Rossfeld & Jenner

Rumex obtusifolius Broad-leaved Dock Occasional

Primulaceae Primrose Family

Androsace chamaejasme Ciliate Rock-jasmine Eagle's nest

Cyclamen purpurescens Sowbread Occasioal

Lysimachia nemorum Yellow Pimpernel Frequent

Lysimachia nummularia Creeping Jenny Hundsreitlehen & Salzburg

Primula auricula Bear's-ear Konigsee & Eagle's Nest

Primula elatior Oxlip Klausbachtal, Eagle's Nest & Rossfeld

Primula farinosa Bird's-eye Primrose Frequent

Soldanella alpina Alpine Snowbell Eagle's Nest, Rossfeld & Jenner

Pyrolaceae Wintergreen Family

Moneses uniflora One-flowered Wintergreen

Klausbachtal & Konigsee

Pyrola media Intermediate Wintergreen Wimbachtal

Ranunculaceae Buttercup Family

Aconitum lycoctonum subsp. vulparia

Wolf's Bane Obersee & Wimbachtal

Anemone nacissiflora Narcissus-flowered Anemone

Klausbachtal & Eagle's Nest

Aquilegia atrata Dark-flowered Columbine Obersee, Jenner & Wimbachtal

Aquilegia vulgaris Columbine Kastensteinerwand

Caltha palustris Kingcups Frequent

Clematis alpina Alpine Clematis Klausbachtal

Clematis vitalba Wild Clematis Salzburg & Jenner

Helleborus niger Christmas Rose Kastensteinerwand, Konigsee & Jenner

Hepatica nobilis Hepatica Frequent


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Pulsatilla alpina Alpine Pasque Flower Eagle's Nest & Jenner

Ranunculus aconitifolius Aconite-leaved Buttercup Klausbachtal

Ranunculus acris Meadow Buttercup Common

Ranunculus alpestris Alpine Buttercup Eagle's Nest & Rossfeld

Rabunculus hybridus Hybrid buttercup Jenner

Ranunculus lanuginosus Wooly Buttercup Rossfeld

Ranunculus montanus Mountain Buttercup Eagle's Nest, Rossfeld & Jenner

Thalictrum aquilegifolium Great Meadow-rue Klausbachtal, Konigsee & Wimbachtal

Trollius europaeus Globeflower Hundsreitlehen, Eagle's Nest, Rossfeld & Jenner

Rhamnaceae Buckthorn Family

Frangula alnus Alder Buckthorn Hundsreitlehen

Rhamnus pumilus Dwarf Buckthorn Jenner

Rosaceae Rose Family

Alchemilla alpina Alpine Lady’s Mantle Eagle's nest

Alchemilla glabra Smooth Lady’s Mantle Frequent

Alchemiila glaucescens Small Lady's Mantle Jenner

Alchmilla mollis Soft Lady's Mantle Salzburg

Aruncus dioicus Goat's-beard Spirea Klausbachtal & Salzburg

Cotoneaster intergerrimus Wild Cotoneaster Wimbachtal

Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn Frequent

Dryas octopetala Mountain Avens Frequent

Filipendula ulmaria Meadowsweet Klausbachtal & Boecklweiher Moos

Fragaria moschata Hautbois Strawberry Hundsreitlehen

Fragaria vesca Wild Strawberry Frequent

Geum rivale Water Avens Frequent

Geum urbanum Wood Avens or Herb Bennett

Occasional

Potentilla anserina Silverweed Wimbachtal

Potentilla aurea Golden Cinquefoil Rossfeld

Potentilla crantzii Alpine Cinquefoil Jenner

Potentilla erecta Tormentil Frequent

Potentilla palustris Marsh Cinquefoil Hundsreitlehen

Potentilla reptans Creeping Cinquefoil Klausbachtal & Wimbachtal

Prunus avium Wild Cherry Jenner

Prunus padus Bird Cherry Boecklweiher Moos

Ribes alpina Alpine Currant Jenner

Rosa canina agg. Common Dog Rose Salzburg

Rosa pendulina Alpine Rose Occasional

Rosa pimpinellifolia Burnet Rose Jenner

Rubus fruticosus agg Bramble Occasional

Rubus idaeus Raspberry Klausbachtal & Rossfeld

Rubus saxatilis Stone Bramble Occasional

Sanguisorba minor agg Salad Burnet Occasional

Sanguisorba officinalis Greater Burnet Boecklweiher Moos, meadows

Sorbus aria agg Whitebeam Occasional

Sorbus aucuparia Rowan Occasional

Rubiaceae Bedstraw Family

Cruciata laevipes Crosswort Occasional

Galium anisophyllum Alpine Bedstraw Jenner

Galium mollugo Hedge Bedstraw Occasional




Galium odoratum Woodruff Klausbachtal

Galium sylvaticum Wood Bedstraw Salzburg

Galium verum Ladies bedstraw Klausbachtal

Salicaceae Poplar & Willow Family

Populus tremula Aspen Klausbachtal & Jenner

Salix cinerea Grey Willow Wimbachtal

Salix elaeagnos Lavender-leaved Willow Occasional

Santalaceae Sandalwood Family

Thesium alpinum Alpine Bastard Toadflax Klausbachtal & Wimbachtal

Saxifragaceae Saxifrage Family

Chrysosplenium alternifolium Alternate-leaved Golden Saxifrage

Klausbachtal, Konigsee & Jenner

Saxifraga rotundifolia Round-leaved saxifrage Klausbachtal, Konigsee & Jenner

Scrophulariaceae Figwort Family

Bartsia alpina Alpine Bartsia Eagle's Nest, Zig-zag path

Cymbalaria muralis Ivy-leaved Toadflax Salzburg

Melampyrum pratense Common Cow-wheat Salzburg

Melampyrum sylvaticum Wood Cow-wheat Klausbachtal

Pedicularis foliosus Leafy Lousewort Rossfeld & Jenner

Pedicularis rostratocapitata Beaked Lousewort Jenner

Rhinanthus minor agg. Yellow Rattle Frequent

Tozzia aphylla Tozzia Rossfeld

Veronica aphylla Leafless-stemmed Speedwell

Klausbachtal

Veronica arvensis Wall Speedwell Salzburg

Veronica beccabunga Brooklime Frequent

Veronica chamaedrys Germander Speedwell Frequent

Veronica filiformis Slender Speedwell Occasional

Veronica serpyllifolia Thyme-leaved Speedwell Klausbachtal

Veronica urticifolia Nettle-leaved Speedwell Occasional

Solanaceae Nightshade Family

Atropa belladonna Deadly Nightshade Klausbachtal & Jenner

Solanum dulcamara Bittersweet Salzburg

Thymelaeaceae Mezereon Family

Daphne laureola Spurge Laurel Wimbachtal

Daphne mezereum Merereon Occasional

Ulmaceae Elm Family

Ulmus glabra Wych Elm Occasional

Urticacae Nettle Family

Urtica dioica Common Nettle Occasional

Valerianaceae Valerian Family

Valeriana officinalis Common Valerian Frequent

Valeriana tripteris Three-leaved Valerian Frequent

Valeriana saxatilis Rock Valerian Klausbachtal, Konigsee & Wimbachtal


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Violaceae Violet Family

Viola biflora Yellow Wood Violet Occasional

Viola riviniana Common Dog-violet Occasional

Viola reichenbachiana Early Dog-violet Klausbachtal & Jenner

Viola x wittrockiana Garden Viola Hundsreitlehen

Viscaeae Mistletoe Family

Viscum album Mistletoe Hundsreitlehen

Liliidae

Cyperaceae Sedge Family

Blysmus compressus Flat Sedge Klausbachtal

Carex capillaris Hair Sedge Klausbachtal

Carex nigra Common Sedge Konigsee

Carex viridula subsp. oedocarpa

Common Yellow Sedge Konigsee & Wimbachtal

Eriophorum latifolium Common Cotton-grass Konigsee & Boecklweiher Moos

Eriophorum vaginatum Hare's-tail Cotton-grass Bocklweihler Moos

Scirpus sylvaticus Wood Club-rush Frequent

Juncaceae Rush Family

Luzula multiflora agg. Heath Wood-rush Frequent

Liliaceae Lily Family

Allium ursinum Ramsons Eagle's Nest & Salzburg

Colchicum autumnale Autumn Crocus Boecklweiher Moos, meadow

Convallaria majalis Lily-of-the-valley Kastensteinerwand, Konigsee & Boecklweiher Moos

Crocus albiflorus White Crocus Jenner

Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Obersee & Boecklweiher Moos

Lilium martagon Martagon Lily Jenner

Maianthemum bifolium May Lily Occasional

Paris quadrifolia Herb Paris Occasional

Polygonatum multiflorum Solomon’s-seal Obersee, Salzburg & Boecklweiher Moos

Polygonatum odoratum Angular Solomon's-seal Occasional

Polygonatum verticillatum Whorled Solomon’s Seal Occasional

Tofieldia calyculata Tofield's Asphodel Klausbachtal, Konigsee & Wimbachtal

Veratrum album White False Helleborine Klausbachtal, Rossfeld & Jenner

Orchidaceae Orchid Family

Cephalanthera damasonium White Helleborine Kastensteinerwand

Cephalanthera longifolia Sword-leaved Helleborine Occasional

Cephalanthera rubra Red Helleborine Konigsee

Corallorhiza trifida Coral-root Orchid Klausbachtal

Cypripedium calceolus Lady's Slipper Orchid Klausbachtal, Konigsee & Wimbachtal

Dactylorhiza alpestris Alpine Marsh Orchid Klausbachtal & Jenner

Dactylorhiza fuchsii Common Spotted Orchid Occasional

Dactylorhiza incarnata agg. Early Marsh Orchid Konigsee

Dactylorhiza majalis Broad-leaved Marsh Orchid

Konigsee & Boecklweiher Moos

Epipactis atrorubens Dark Red Helleborine Konigsee

Epipactis palustris Marsh Helleborine Boecklweiher Moos

Gymnadenia conopsea Fragrant Orchid Wimbachtal

Neottia nidus-avis Bird's-nest Orchid Klausbachtal, Konigsee & Wimbachtal




Neottia ovata Twayblade Frequent

Ophrys insectifera Fly Orchid Konigsee & Wimbachtal

Orchis mascula Early Purple Orchid Hundsreitlehen

Orchis mascula subp. Speciosa

an Early Purple Orchid Klausbachtal & Jenner (aka Orchis ovalis)

Platanthera bifolia Lesser Butterfly Orchid Klausbachtal, Konigsee & Wimbachtal

Poaceae Grass Family

Briza media Quaking Grass Occasional

Cynosurus cristatus Crested Dog's-tail Hundsreitlehen

Glyceria declinata Small Sweet-grass Hundsreitlehen & Konigsee

Melica nutans Mountain Melick Frequent

Poa alpina var. vivipara Alpine Meadow-grass Klausbachtal & Jenner

Sesleria caerulea Blue Moor-grass Frequent

Typhaceae Bulrush Family

Typha latifolia Bulrush Boecklweiher Moos

Birds (= recorded but not counted; D = droppings; H = heard only)

May/June

Common name Scientific name 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1 Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus D

2 Mute Swan Cygnus olor 1

3 Mallard Anus platyrhynchos

4 Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula

5 Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus 1 2

6 Grey Heron Ardea cinerea 1

7 Common Buzzard Buteo buteo 1 1 1

8 Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos 2 2 2

9 Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus 2 1

10 Eurasian Coot Fulica atra 1

11 Rock Dove Columba livia feral 1

12 Common Wood Pigeon Columba palumbus

13 Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto

14 Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus 1 H H H H

15 Common Swift Apus apus

16 Great-spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopus major 1 2

17 Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius 1

18 Eurasian Jay Garrulus glandarius 1

19 Spotted Nutcracker Nucifraga caryocatactes 1

20 Alpine Chough Pyrrhocorax graculus

21 Western Jackdaw Corvus monedula 1

22 Carrion Crow Corvus corone 2 1

23 Northern Raven Corvus corax

24 Coal Tit Periparus ater 2 1

25 European Crested Tit Lophophanes cristatus 6

26 Great Tit Parus major H 1 H

27 Eurasian Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus H

28 Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica

29 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus H

30 Common Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita H H H H H H H H

31 Wood Warbler Phylloscopus sibilatrix 1 H H


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32 Eurasian Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla H H H H H H H H

33 Goldcrest Regulus regulus H

34 Eurasian Wren Troglodytes troglodytes 1 H H

35 Eurasian Nuthatch Sitta europaea

36 Common Starling Sturnus vulgaris

37 Ring Ouzel Turdus torquatus alpestris H H

38 Common Blackbird Turdus merula

39 Fieldfare Turdus pilaris 1

40 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos H

41 Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus 1 1

42 European Robin Erithacus rubecula H H 1 1 H H H

43 Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros

44 White-throated Dipper Cinclus cinclus 2

45 House Sparrow Passer domesticus 1

46 Alpine Accentor Prunella collaris

47 Dunnock Prunella modularis

48 Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea 1

49 White Wagtail Motacilla alba 1

50 Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis 1

51 Water Pipit Anthus spinoletta 1

52 Common Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs

53 Eurasian Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula

54 European Greenfinch Chloris chloris

55 Citril Finch Carduelis citrinella

56 European Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis

57 Red Crossbill Loxia curvirostra

Mammals

1 Common Mole Talpa europaea hill hill

2 Common Pipistrelle Bat Pipistrellus pipistrellus

3 Brown Long-eared Bat Plecotus auritus

4 Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus S S

5 Alpine Ibex Capra ibex

6 Chamois Rupicapra rupicapra

7 Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris RK

8 Alpine Marmot Marmotta marmotta

9 Brown Hare Lepus capensis

10 Water Shrew Neomys fodiens

Amphibians & Reptiles

1 Alpine Newt Triturus triturus

2 Common Toad Bufo bufo

3 Common Frog Rana temporaria

4 Common Lizard Zootoca vivipara

5 Sand Lizard Lacerta agilis

6 Great Crested Newt Triturus cristatus

Butterflies

1 Swallowtail Papilio machaon

2 Clouded Apollo Parnassius mnemosyne



May/June


3 Black-veined White Aporia crataegi

4 Mountain Green-veined White Artogeia bryoniae

5 Orange Tip Anthocharis cardamines

6 Mountain Clouded Yellow Colias phicomone

7 Brimstone Gonepteryx rhamni

8 Wood White Leptidea sinapis

9 Little Blue Cupido minimus

10 Common Blue Polyommatus icarus

11 Peacock Butterfly Inachis io

12 Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta

13 Painted Lady Vanessa cardui

14 Small Tortoiseshell Aglais urticae

15 Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary Clossiana selene

16 Speckled Wood Pararge aegeria

17 Grizzled Skipper Pyrgus malvae

18 Dingy Skipper Erynnis tages

19 Chequered Skipper Carterocephalus palaemon

20 Green Hairstreak Callophrys rubi

Moths

1 Speckled Yellow Pseudopanthera maculata

2 Hummingbird hawk-moth Macroglossum stellatarum

Other Invertebrates

1 Keeled Skimmer Othetrum coerulescens

2 Green Dock Beetle Gastrophysa viridula

3 Blue Damselfly Enallagma cyathigerum

4 Golden-ringed Dragonfly Cordulegaster boltonii

5 Beautiful Demoiselle Calopteryx virgo

Molluscs

1 Roman Snail Helix pomatia

Globeflower Trolliuss europaeus by Andy & Ingrid Patmore

the bavarian alps · 2015-08-11 · highlights included golden eagles visiting their eyrie, ......

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