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Description
The beach meadows of Nivå Strandeng are an important resting place for migratory and wintering birds all year round. In the spring, resting waders such as Eurasian Oystercatcher , Dunlin , Common Sandpiper , Bar-tailed Godwit can be seen, and also birds of prey migrating and many Common Shelduck. In autumn, flocks of Brent Goose , Eurasian Wigeon and Northern Lapwing roost in the area. Great Crested Grebe , Great Cormorant, Whooper Swan , Canada Goose, Northern Pintail, Eurasian Wigeon, Tufted Duck and Common Goldeneye visit the area in winter.
All year round you can see flocks of Great Cormorant , European Herring Gull , Great Black-backed Gull. Birds of prey are also seen and Eurasian Kestrel , Common Buzzard and Sparrowhawk nest in the area.
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Nivå Strandeng is located east of the town of Nivå along the bay of Nivå (Nivåbugten). You can take the train to Nivå. From the train station it is about a 1,5 km walk to Nivå Strandeng. If you are by car or bike, you can park along the road. Press P on the map for directions to the parking spot. From there it is a short walk to the observation tower.