The Kentish plover is linked to salty sites and therefore to coastal habitats. The ponds and alkaline areas of Neusiedler See - Seewinkel National Park are it’s only breeding ground in Austria, and as a result we are particularly committed to preserving these habitats. Kentish plovers can best be observed in the “Geiselsteller” region.

The fire-bellied toad can be found in clear, non-cloudy waters in the Seewinkel. The amphibians, which grow to a maximum height of five centimetres and are active day and night, can primarily be observed in the Zitzmannsdorfer meadows as well as at Lettengrube. Keeping the riverbank open through natural grazing plays a large role in the conservation of the species.

Greylag geese can be spotted in almost all areas of the National Park during spring. Breeding grounds at Lake Neusiedl contain over 1,500 breeding pairs – making them the largest in all of Austria.

The sea aster covers the autumnal Seewinkel in a carpet of lilac flowers. The fact that it can tolerate more salt than most other native plants gives the species a decisive competitive advantage on soils that contain soda around the salt ponds. The endangered plant is an important, late source of food for insects.

The purple mullein is a highly endangered species of the Seewinkel. The fact that it is becoming increasingly rare can be attributed to the decline in semi-arid grasslands. Targeted grazing by herded herds of cattle ensures the preservation of their habitat in the Neusiedler See - Seewinkel National Park.

The green-winged orchid is the most common orchid species in the Neusiedler See - Seewinkel National Park. However, the frugal plant does not display its reddish-violet, pink or white flower every year because in some seasons it grows as a leaf rosette.