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Description
Hallig Hooge is characterized by large fallow areas, some of which are used for livestock farming. There are large areas of salt marsh on the east and west sides of the Hallig. While the North Sea is on the north side, large mudflats are exposed around the rest of the Hallig Hooge at low tide. Isolated hills with clusters of houses, small ponds and shrub structures allow very close observations of migrating songbirds, especially during migration periods.
On a small sandbank on the northeastern side of Hallig Hooge is a hightide roost of waders and other waterbirds. But during very high tides the entire island is used as a roost. Breeding birds include Tjaldur, Stelkur and Dvergþerna on the small sandbar. Other birds you can encounter are depending on the season Margæs, Rauðhöfðaönd, Brandönd, Æðarfugl, Toppönd, Bjúgnefja, Grálóa, Heiðlóa, Fjöruspói, Lappajaðrakan, Sandlóa, Tildra, Lóuþræll, Steindepill, Þúfutittlingur, Kría, Sílaþerna and Þaraþerna. During migration time you can also encounter birds such as Fagurgæs, Snjótittlingur, Sendlingur, Hnoðrasöngvari, Maríuerla ssp yarrellii, Gauktíta and all types of songbirds like trushes and flycatchers.
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Access
Hallig Hooge can be reached by ferry from Schlüttsiel (see link below). Press P on the map for directions to Schlüttsiel. The crossing from Schlüttsiel to Hallig Hooge takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Every point on the island of Hallig Hooge itself is easily accessible on foot or by bike. You can get around on foot on the Warften (small hills, including clusters of houses and bush structures), but there are also some private properties and private paths.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , Plain , Sea , Dunes , Pond , Mud flats , Agriculture , Reedbeds , City/villageConditions
Flat , Hilly , Open landscape , High water possibleCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Fagurgæs Duggönd Hrafnsönd Hvinönd Blesgæs Duggönd Dverggoði Gaukur Náttfari Múrsvölungur Bleshæna Grátrana Vepja Vatnalóa Fjalllóa Spóatíta Skógarsnípa Hrossagaukur Óðinshani Lindastelkur Trjástelkur Lyngstelkur Kjói Rita Ránþerna Lómur Súla Bjarthegri Flatnefur Gjóður Bláheiðir Seljusöngvari Sefsöngvari Grænsöngvari Hnoðrasöngvari Hnökrasöngvari Kollsöngvari Gransöngvari ssp tristis Skógfeti Garðfeti Mánaþröstur Mistilþröstur Steindepill Straumerla Strandtittlingur Maríuerla ssp yarrellii Grey-headed Wagtail (thunbergi) Gulerla ssp flavissima Fjallafinka Lyngfinka Auðnutittlingur Seftittlingur Gáshaukur Fjallvákur Músvákur Bláþyrill Gauktíta Smyrill Förufálki Þyrnisvarri Skjór Dvergkráka Bláhrafn Grákráka Fjallalævirki Trjálævirki Spésöngvari Síkjasöngvari