Description
Hovvig is a large bird sanctuary. The area is in actual fact an "unsuccessful" attempt at land reclamation which has now developed into beautiful wetlands with an abundance of birdlife and a newly established colony of kormorán velký. Very nice bird observation towers from where one can overview most of the area. All year round orel mořský. Spring, summer and fall ducks, waders, raptors, and songbirds.
Many waterfowl breed here: potápka malá, potápka roháč, potápka rudokrká, labuť velká, husa velká, husice liščí, kachna divoká, polák velký, polák chocholačka. Chřástal vodní, lyska černá, čejka chocholatá, bekasina otavní. In addition slavík tmavý, rákosník proužkovaný, rákosník obecný. sýkořice vousatá and moudivláček lužní have bred with a few pairs. There is the large kormorán velký colony in the trees at the northwest border of the reserve.
Furthermore many more migratory birds and raptors can be seen here. To name a few birds of prey seen in the area: včelojed lesní, luňák červený, orel mořský, moták pochop, moták pilich, jestřáb lesní, krahujec obecný, káně lesní, káně rousná, orlovec říční , poštolka obecná, dřemlík tundrový and ostříž lesní.
Details
Access
Easy to reach. 100 km from Copenhagen. Drive through the village Nakke and continue at Nakke Vestvej to Hovvigvej. Easy parking and walk the 250 meters to the tower. In the protected area you are not allowed to drive your car.
