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Description
Located at the Swedens most southern spot lays Smygehuk. The south coast lacks peninsulas or islands so the few peaks that are becomes hotspots for the watching the migration. Smygehuk and Kåseberga ( further E) are the most prominent.
During spring and autumn large amounts of sea fowl pass by Smygehuk, in spring, early April, the great migration ( the best days tens of thousands) of haahka and sometimes in the flocks kyhmyhaahka pass by. Other seabirds that can be seen in great numbers are mustalintu, pilkkasiipi, sepelhanhi, loons and sometimes if one is lucky amerikanjääkuikka and jääkuikka.
In the area are also some small copses that can be rewarding to search for passerines and other migrating land birds.
Details
Access
By bus: take nr 190 from Trelleborg and step of at either Smygehuk Magdehem or Smygehuk Hamnen and the walk. By car: follow road 9 and stop at Smygehuk, the parking is at the harbour.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , SeaConditions
Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The best circumstances to see the migrating birds is when it's medium strong S wind, which pushes the birds closer to the shore. This got the sideffect of that it soon becomes cold and its necessary to find shelter from the wind. In the E part of the harbour there are some fisher cabins and farther E behind the big warehouse are spots that might accommodate this.
Foto by Tomas Flyman