Descrizione
Hovvig is a large bird sanctuary. The area is in actual fact an "unsuccessful" attempt at land reclamation which has now developed into beautiful wetlands with an abundance of birdlife and a newly established colony of Cormorano. Very nice bird observation towers from where one can overview most of the area. All year round Aquila di mare. Spring, summer and fall ducks, waders, raptors, and songbirds.
Many waterfowl breed here: Tuffetto, Svasso maggiore, Svasso collorosso, Cigno reale, Oca selvatica, Volpoca, Germano reale, Moriglione, Moretta. Porciglione, Folaga, Pavoncella, Beccaccino. In addition Usignolo maggiore, Forapaglie comune, Cannaiola. Basettino and Pendolino have bred with a few pairs. There is the large Cormorano colony in the trees at the northwest border of the reserve.
Furthermore many more migratory birds and raptors can be seen here. To name a few birds of prey seen in the area: Falco pecchiaiolo, Nibbio reale, Aquila di mare, Falco di palude, Albanella reale, Astore, Sparviere, Poiana, Poiana calzata, Falco pescatore , Gheppio, Smeriglio and Lodolaio.
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Accesso
Easy to reach. 100 km from Copenhagen. Drive through the village Nakke and continue at Nakke Vestvej to Hovvigvej. Easy parking and walk the 250 meters to the tower. In the protected area you are not allowed to drive your car.
