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Description
Utterslev Mose & Bispebjerg Kirkegård are easy accessible from central København (Copenhagen). The site consists of open shallow lakes with extensive reedbeds, surrounded by a mix of mown grass, shrubs, and woods. The Mose is divided by roads into 3 sections, Østmosen in the east, Midtmosen in the middle, and Vestmosen in the west. The lakes hold a large colony of Grågås, which are habituated to people so are very approachable. Most freshwater ducks occur in varying numbers, as do Toppdykker and occasionally Svarthalsdykker and more rarely, Gråstrupedykker. Rørdrum are often present in winter, and could breed.
On migration, Fiskeørn, Sivhauk and Vepsevåk often pass over along with numerous Musvåk. Rarer species like Svartglente can occur. Wader migration in early autumn includes regular Strandsnipe, Skogsnipe and Grønnstilk; after drought summers, more mud is exposed, which can attract Myrsnipe, Brushane, and Tundrasnipe.
The reedbeds hold large numbers of Rørsanger and occasional Skjeggmeis, while in adjacent wet ground with tall herbs, Myrsanger are frequent. The denser shrubby areas hold breeding Nattergal and Gulsanger, as well as commoner species like Løvsanger, Gransanger, Møller, Munk and Hagesanger. Pungmeis can be seen occasionally, and has bred in the past. In winter, these are replaced by flocks of Rødvingetrost and Gråtrost. A headland on the north side of Midtmosen, Langholm, has some excellent rough scrub habitat, which at least used to hold breeding Tornskate. More open grassy areas can attract passage birds like Buskskvett.
Bispebjerg Kirkegård (Bispebjerg Cemetery) has extensive tree cover, and is quiet with minimal disturbance, making it good for woodland birds, including Kjernebiter and passage Rødstjert and Svarthvit Fluesnapper. Grundtvigs Kirke, the landmark church adjacent to the Kirkegård, has breeding Tårnfalk and occasional passage Svartrødstjert.
Details
Access
An extensive network of cycle paths makes cycle access very easy. Bus stops on Frederiksborgvej (by the Kirkegård and the east end of Østmosen), on Horsebakken (between Østmosen and Midtmosen), and on Åkandevej at the west end; consult bus stop information boards for service numbers and timetables. Car parking is limited, but not necessary, with København's excellent public transport. Note that while Utterslev Mose is open at all hours, Bispebjerg Kirkegård is closed at night (opens 07:00, closes 22:00 in summer, 19:00 in winter).
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Reedbeds , City/villageConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
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