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Description
Margrethe Kog is a very flat area and mostly very windy as well. But there are thousands of birds, particularly Hvitkinngås are usually there in large numbers. Margrethe Kog was made in 1982 when a higher dike was needed further out in the marsh. One third of the kog consists of Saltvandssøen, a saltwater lake, that gets fresh saltwater pumped in to maintain salinity. There is a project underway on the eastern side of the kog to improve breeding sites for meadow birds. Among the birds you can encounter here are Stjertand, Storspove, Avosett, Rødstilk, Myrsnipe, Brushane, Vipe, Tjeld and Skjestork. Best month to see the most species of waders is July.
Details
Access
You can park on the south side of the area. Click on the P in the map to get directions. A good overview of routes and facilities can be found at https://toendermarsken.dk/marskstien/kort/ (see clickable link below). Remember to bring your passport if you want to cross the border and walk between Margrethe Kog and Rickelsbüller koog.
Terrain and Habitat
Mud flatsConditions
Flat , No shadow , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Spring , Summer , Autumn , Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Some parts of the route are accessible by car if you don't fancy the long walk (about 18 km).