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Description
The saltmarshes of the Hamburger Hallig reach from the dike four kilometers to the actual Hallig near the water. There is one path that you can follow. Right at the parking lot is a ditch which is covered with reed. In spring and summer this is good spot to look for Blåhals, Rørsanger, Sivsanger and Rørspurv. Also a few pairs of Bomlærke breed behind the dike. When over the dike, there is an area with shorter vegetation where especially in spring an autumn thousands of Knortegås and Bramgås forage for their journey to the south or north. When you look closely between these geese there are sometimes rarities like Rødhalset Gås or other subspecies of Knortegås. In these times there are also many Vibe and Hjejle. In winter the dike is the best place to look for Snespurv, Bjerglærke and Bjergirisk. Between these there are sometimes rarities like Lapværling.
Halfway to the Hallig there is the "Schafsberg", a hill with a little hut on it. From there you have a great view over the saltmarshes. In spring and summer they are full of life. Birds like Stor Kobbersneppe, Klyde, Strandskade, Engpiber and Sanglærke breed in large numbers in the meadows. This is also the spot with one of the highest densities of Rødben at the whole coast of Nordfriesland. Birds of prey are also common visitors in the saltmarshes. Rørhøg is there from spring to autumn, Blå Kærhøg from autumn until spring, while Havørn can be seen the whole year.
From the actual Hallig you have a good view on the mudflats of the Wadden Sea. Almindelig Ryle, Lille Kobbersneppe, Islandsk Ryle and Strandhjejle come in high numbers in spring and autumn to forage. Hættemåge, Sølvmåge, Ederfugl and sometimes Toppet Skallesluger breed at the edge of the Hallig while Havterne and Fjordterne only come here to forage.
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Access
With public transport the Hamburger Hallig can best be done from Bredstedt, the nearest trainstation. From there a bus goes there irregularly. If you come with the car, you can park at in the parking lot behind the dike. Click on the P in the map for directions. From there you can either walk or rent a bike cheaply and ride further to the Hallig. The way to the end of the Hallig is about four kilometers.