The Lauenburg Lake District is an oasis of rare, protected flora and fauna.
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Eagle Lakes
Documentary
9+
50m
2018
The Lauenburg Lake District is located between Lübeck and Lauenburg on the River Elbe. With more than 470 square kilometres, it is the third largest natural reserve in Schleswig-Holstein. Due to its extensive forest areas, 40 lakes and its proximity to Mecklenburg’s biosphere reserve Lake Schalsee, it forms the largest protectoral area alongside the former inner-German border. The ecological cultivation of land, field and water results in the resettlement of long-lost animals. Thanks to its being a biotope and its biodiversity, it is one of Germany’s 100 most important nature landscapes. 25 years after reunification, nature has healed the wounds caused by the Wall and now, even the scars are beginning to slowly disappear. Germany’s division, with its restricted zones, has had a positive effect on nature. The Lauenburg Lake District has become a centre for threatened species. Animal film makers Christoph and Almut Hauschild impressively present the natural wealth of Lauenburg’s lakes. After spending more than a year of shooting footage, they can now present exciting stories of hunting sea eagles, huge herds of deer and unusual cross-border "commuters". One example of just how sensitive this refuge has become, is the sea eagle. We experience sad moments when the king of the skies fights for its life in a clinic after suffering lead poisoning. We are part of it all when a crane acts as a midwife, when South American rheas conquer a landscape and cocks fight a bitter fight to win a females favour. After 130 years, ospreys return to Schleswig-Holstein and choose the Lauenburg Lake District as their habitat. In addition to its exciting stories, the documentary reveals the connection between careful use and biodiversity. All of this and more has been captured within a framework of peaceful solitude and fantastic aerial footage. From above, it becomes clear just how diversified the Lauenburg lakes are.
Featuring:Colin Solman
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