The Wadden Sea

The Wadden Sea in Southern Jutland is the country’s largest bird sanctuary. Twice a day the sea recedes, leaving behind an open, bountiful larder attracting wading birds, duck and geese, which avidly replenish their stocks. The birds can be observed from the dikes along the Wadden Sea and from laybys on the Rømø embankment.

Roskilde Fjord (close to Copenhagen)

One of the most important breeding grounds for aquatic birds is found in the shallow waters of Roskilde Fjord , with its 30 small islands and islets. Here, 20,000 pairs of birds of 30 different species breed. On Ringø you can see the common tern in large colonies.

Bird-watching holidays in West Jutland

Another important area for bird is Westjutland where you can go on a Beaks & Breaks – Bird-watching holiday.

The eagle has landed!

The white-tailed eagle has at last returned to Denmark as a permanent breeding bird after a century of absence. About 30 white-tailed eagles and 10 golden eagles have spent the winter here in recent years. At certain locations, food is put out for the eagles, to increase the chances of sighting these rare winged creatures.

Take care!

Rare birds come to Denmark because the environment is healthy, and because there is peace and quiet in the bird sanctuaries. So take care not to scare them away. Make sure that you observe the access rules and, not least, respect the areas that are out of bounds during the breeding season. And remember to bring your binoculars along with you!

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