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Description
Borreby Mose is a large area with bog and reedbeds. Around the bog are extensive meadows used for grazing. Despite attempts to drain and cultivate, today the site is protected under Natura 2000 and serves as a vital refuge for birds. The reedbeds host breeding Great Bittern, Western Marsh Harrier, Bearded Tit, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler and occasionally rarities like Savi's Warbler and Great Reed Warbler. The wet meadows, shallow pools and muddy edges attract many waders and meadow-birds like Black-tailed Godwit, Ruff, Northern Lapwing, Common Redshank, Eurasian Oystercatcher, Common Ringed Plover, and Avocet.
During migration thousands of geese roost in the area, joined by ducks like Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Common Teal and Tufted Duck. Winter brings Smew, Common Goldeneye, and Hen Harrier. A regular resident is White-tailed Eagle. Less common birds that visit Borreby Mose include Caspian Tern and Red-necked Phalarope. Every year rarities turn up in the area, especially during migration. For example Pectoral Sandpiper and Black Stork have been observed.
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Access
Borreby Mose is located in south-west Sjælland, just south of the town of Skælskør. Access is straightforward: from Skælskør, head south toward Borreby/Fornetofte. Just past the turnoff to Borreby Gods, you’ll find a parking area with a trail leading through reedbeds to a dike overlooking Skælskør Fjord. This area attracts many birds, including cormorants, swans, Common Eider, Red-breasted Merganser and a chance on Bearded Tit.
Another parking spot 500 meters further along the road offers good views across the wetland. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking spot.