--- title: "Storchendorf und Storchennest Tengern" url: "https://www.die-westfaelischen-sieben.de/en/poi-1/storchendorf-und-storchennest-tengern" description: "Private initiatives for new nesting opportunitiesFrom the year 2000, however, private initiatives also created nesting opportunities south of the Wiehengebirge to provide storks with new breeding sites.The nesting aid in TengernIn Tengern, a 12-metre-high nesting aid was erected from an oak trunk in 2010 to provide storks with a suitable breeding site. This measure was an important step towards attracting storks here too.First successful brood in 2012The first successful brood was recorded in Tengern in 2012. The young stork that emerged from this breeding attempt was given a ring by the Helgoland Ornithological Institute.A stork on a long journeyIn January 2014, this young stork was recognized in the Madrid region, 1,624 kilometers away from Tengern. This was an impressive demonstration of how far a stork can travel." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2661327/ceee103a878364d05031942d7c3e9eaac31637b3d427db5679f36dc4b9166f7f/storchennest-tengern.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > westfälische Sieben > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Storchendorf und Storchennest Tengern ===================================== - Place of interest Storchennest Tengern Storchendorf Tengern Storchendorf Tengern **Storks in Tengern: A new home since 2012 - Traditional breeding areas in the 20th century** Until the 20th century, storks in the Minden-Lübbecke district traditionally only bred north of the Wiehengebirge. This region was considered the main breeding area for storks. This place is part of the SIEBENECKEN.APP ErlebnisAPP - discover more at ! **Private initiatives for new nesting opportunities** From the year 2000, however, private initiatives also created nesting opportunities south of the Wiehengebirge to provide storks with new breeding sites. **The nesting aid in Tengern** In Tengern, a 12-metre-high nesting aid was erected from an oak trunk in 2010 to provide storks with a suitable breeding site. This measure was an important step towards attracting storks here too. **First successful brood in 2012** The first successful brood was recorded in Tengern in 2012. The young stork that emerged from this breeding attempt was given a ring by the Helgoland Ornithological Institute. **A stork on a long journey** In January 2014, this young stork was recognized in the Madrid region, 1,624 kilometers away from Tengern. This was an impressive demonstration of how far a stork can travel. Read more Good to know ------------ Payment methods Entrance Free License (master data) Mühlenkreis Minden-Lübbecke Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 23.77 km - Regional bike tour 113.84 km - Regional bike tour Nearby ------ View on map - Event - film - Market - Socialising/games/meetings - Food & Beverage - Snack bar - Café - Café - Accomodations - Holiday flat - Guesthouse - Holiday flat - Package - Group Offer/Family Offer - Spezialangebote - Spezialangebote - Place of interest - Nursery/childcare - Monument - Place of interest - Tours 23.77 km - Regional bike tour 14.64 km - Regional hiking trail 72.34 km - Regional bike tour Contact Grafenacker 32609 Hüllhorst - Tengern