Langeoog

Lower Saxony > Germany

A varied island in the German Wadden Sea which convinces with laid-back, yet interesting birding.

Added* by Mathieu Waldeck
Most recent update 23 October 2020

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Description

A combination of Wadden Sea, grasslands, freshwater and forest make this an ideal combination to find lots of different species in a short amount of time. You can easily get around the entire island by bike or walking and can always hope for a surprise.

Details

Access

You can reach the island by ferry from Bensersiel or by small airplane. Getting around the island is easy by bike or walking

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Plain , Lake , Sea , Dunes , Beach , Mud flats , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Black-tailed Godwit
(Limosa limosa)

2. Short-eared Owl
(Asio flammeus)

3. Eurasian Woodcock
(Scolopax rusticola)

4. Brent Goose
(Branta bernicla)

5. Gull-billed Tern
(Gelochelidon nilotica)

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