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West Amager:
A important nature reserve just outside the Copenhagen City centre.
An overgrowth open area with lakes with reed belts provide an excellent bird habitat. There is several towers and hides where from you can come close to the birds.
Birds: In May and June would be an easy place to see (and hear) the Thrush Nightingale, Marsh Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler and maybe the Icterine Warbler. Other interesting breeding birds is Marsh Harrier and Bearded Tit. If you are lucky a Woodcock will displaying at dusk.
In autumn the lakes holds numerous waders like Little Stint, Temmick’s Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Spotted Redshank and many more. In August you can be lucky to see a Caspian Tern and in the air a Osprey. In recent years White-tailed Eagle and Peregrine have been seen in the area.
Ølsemagle Sandbank
The sandbank is located in Køge Bay, 25-30 km south of Copenhagen. Sandbar by a so-called barrier island (Sand island with small dunes) - approx. 3 km. long - which is created by waves and currents. Seaward is sand beach and shore-side reeds. Between the sandbar and the mainland is a shallow lagoon. Sandbar is a popular beach - and do not be surprised if you were sitting splitter staggering "just" bathers - the sandbar is a popular nude beach! It is not now, therefore, that instead draws so many people with binoculars and telescopes .... the sandbar is a very good wader site - especially during the autumn in July-August-September, when large numbers of roosting tidal flats. More than 20 species of wading birds on a trip is not unusual.
There are banning the northern and southern 1st April - 15th July, as many waders and terns nest here.
Bird Life
In late summer and early autumn screen large volumes of waders on tidal flats in the northern and southern end of the sandbar. Many different species found here - too few in number / rare species. In addition to common species which Dunlin, Lapwing, Ringed plover, Redshank and Golden Plover is often seen large flocks of Red Knot, Black-bellied Plover, Greenshank, young godwits and others. Of the rarer species is Red-necked Phalarope and Broad-billed Sandpiper the most commonest.
In the lagoon Osprey are often seen foraging here. Black Terns are also seen foraging in the July-August, and with great luck you will see a White-winged between them.
North Zealand
Gilbjerg Head, west of Gilleje is Zealand's northernmost point. It is a 33m high, steep grassy moraine cliff. The steep coastal cliffs and surrounding grasslands have a rich and interesting flora and summer bird life. The head itself is a excellent spring migration place in Eastern and Southeastern winds.
The spring migration begins in late February and continues until early June. Every month there are certain species that dominate the draw.
In late February-March: Goshawk, Buzzard, Stock Pigeon, Woodlark, Skylark, and Jackdaw. The main coating of cranes and chaffinches usually takes place in late March.
April: The first two weeks is usually the time when huge flocks of small birds prefer to Gilleleje. Finches seen in large numbers, but there are several other species such as Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Rough-legged Buzzard, Osprey,Merlin, peregrine, Crane, Grey Wagtail and, Thrushes.
May: Now comes the birds up to winter in Africa, mostly Swallows andWarblers, Common Swift, Yellow Wagtail and Pied flycatcher, but also several raptors, including Honey buzzard and Hobby.
White-tailed Sea-eagle
In the recent years a pair of the beautiful eagle have breed in North Zealand. If you want to try to see that bird we can visit the area where the eagles normally feed.
Black Woodpecker
In the same area where the eagle breed is there also a good numbers of breeding pairs of the Black Woodpecker. Scanbirds guide have follow the pairs in many years and you will have a very good chance to see this bird too.
An overgrowth open area with lakes with reed belts provide an excellent bird habitat. There is several towers and hides where from you can come close to the birds.
Birds: In May and June would be an easy place to see (and hear) the Thrush Nightingale, Marsh Warbler, Grasshopper Warbler and maybe the Icterine Warbler. Other interesting breeding birds is Marsh Harrier and Bearded Tit. If you are lucky a Woodcock will displaying at dusk.
In autumn the lakes holds numerous waders like Little Stint, Temmick’s Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Spotted Redshank and many more. In August you can be lucky to see a Caspian Tern and in the air a Osprey. In recent years White-
Ølsemagle Sandbank
The sandbank is located in Køge Bay, 25-
Bird Life
In late summer and early autumn screen large volumes of waders on tidal flats in the northern and southern end of the sandbar. Many different species found here -
In the lagoon Osprey are often seen foraging here. Black Terns are also seen foraging in the July-
North Zealand
Gilbjerg Head, west of Gilleje is Zealand's northernmost point. It is a 33m high, steep grassy moraine cliff. The steep coastal cliffs and surrounding grasslands have a rich and interesting flora and summer bird life. The head itself is a excellent spring migration place in Eastern and Southeastern winds.
The spring migration begins in late February and continues until early June. Every month there are certain species that dominate the draw.
In late February-
April: The first two weeks is usually the time when huge flocks of small birds prefer to Gilleleje. Finches seen in large numbers, but there are several other species such as Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Rough-
May: Now comes the birds up to winter in Africa, mostly Swallows andWarblers, Common Swift, Yellow Wagtail and Pied flycatcher, but also several raptors, including Honey buzzard and Hobby.
In the recent years a pair of the beautiful eagle have breed in North Zealand. If you want to try to see that bird we can visit the area where the eagles normally feed.
Black Woodpecker
In the same area where the eagle breed is there also a good numbers of breeding pairs of the Black Woodpecker. Scanbirds guide have follow the pairs in many years and you will have a very good chance to see this bird too.
Cheap Flights
to Copenhagen
West Amager
Season: Late May, late July -
Duration: 3 -
Distance: 20 min. driving from Copenhagen City.
Metro: You can take a Metro from the city directly to the entrance.
Access: On food or bicyc-
Birds: See description to the right.
Price: Send a mail to get an offer for this tour.
Ølsemagle Sandbank
Season: Late May -
Duration: Half day
Distance: One hour driv-
Birds: See description to the right.
Price: Send a mail to get an offer for this tour.
You can find several che-ap and direct flights from all European countries. From the States, SAS and Delta operate direct flights from New York, Atlanta, Washington and Chicago.
Find your flight here
White-
Season: Late February -
Duration: Full day
Distance: One hour driv-
Birds: White-
Price: Send a mail to get an offer for this tour.
Gilbjerg Head
Migration tour
Season: March -
Duration: Full day
Distance: 90 minutes driving from Copenhagen City.
Birds: See description to the right.
Price: Send a mail to get an offer for this tour.
